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FELICITY — For 22 years, An-na Lucas has watched neighborGary Stamper grow into a fam-ily man with a perpetual smilewho puts others’ needs ahead ofhis own.

“My husband and I watchedGary Stamper grow up,” shesaid. “Now he watches out forme.”

At age 68, Anna Lucas has di-abetes, arthritis and a variety ofother ailments. Her health is-sues make it hard for the Felici-ty widow to drag her garbagecans down her steep drivewayto the road, so Stamper takes outher garbage each week.

“He just does it without ask-ing,” Lucas said of the 45-year-old man she described as a “su-per fine neighbor.”

“Every Sunday evening, hecomes and gets my trash canand takes it down to the road.Then on Monday evening beforehe goes to work, he brings thecan back up. He does this allyear for me.”

In her nomination for“Neighbors Who Care,” Lucaswrote that Stamper “takes mytrash cans to the road and backevery week regardless of theweather conditions. He and hisfamily are wonderful people. Iappreciate Gary so much for hiskindness and generosity.”

Stamper would only say:“That’s what neighbors are for.”He preferred to focus attentionon Lucas, who he described as “asweet lady.”

“My Dad passed away prob-ably three months before herhusband passed away,” Stampersaid, adding he and his neighborhave remained close ever since.

During the summer, Stampercuts Lucas’ grass for a nominalfee.

In the winter, Lucas some-times visits her daughter inWest Chester and will returnhome after a snowstorm to findthat someone has shoveled herdriveway. She has her suspi-cions about the identity of hersnow angel, but so far, no one’sconfessed.

“Gary’s just an all aroundgood person,” Lucas said. “Thegood Lord’s blessed me to have aneighbor like him.”

Injured Pierce Twp.woman helped byneighbors

The morning was like anyother in the Country Club Es-tates of Pierce Township whenRae Reynolds Herbst took herdog for a walk down the street.

This particular Novembermorning, however, Herbst suf-fered a tragic fall. Recently wid-owed, the 71-year-old was un-able to get up. Fortunately, helpquickly appeared as some of herneighbors immediately came toher rescue.

Cynthia Wagner, Melinda andJohn Cardarelli, and Lynn Bro-derick worked together to getHerbst on her feet and to her

home. There they fed her dogand the Cardarellis took her tothe Urgent Care. Melinda Car-darelli then drove her to Erlang-er to see an orthopaedic special-ist. For most of that day Carda-relli took Herbst to get neededcare. The following day, Carda-relli took her to get a C scan.

The diagnosis was a frac-tured right shoulder. Manymore trips to doctors and phys-ical therapy were required. Asshe traveled the long-road to re-covery, Herbst was not alone.

A laundry list of neighborsand friends, in addition to thosealready named, helped Herbst.They transported her to ap-pointments, prepared and deliv-ered meals to her house, took outher trash and more.

“I know that I have wonder-ful neighbors,” she said. “It’s awonderful neighborhood to livein.”

Others who helped Herbstwere Catherine Delevan, JudyReynolds, Carolyn Norton, Ter-rill Denton, Janet McCarter,

Betty Douglas and Patrick Bro-derick.

To express her gratitude,Herbst nominated all of theseneighbors for Neighbors WhoCare.

“I am very thankful for theloving support my exceptionalneighbors and friends gave meduring this difficult time,” shewrote in her nomination. “MayGod bless them, everyone.”

The nominees said they werehonored to have been recog-nized by Herbst.

“It’s so much like Rae to dosomething like this,” Judy Rey-nolds said. “She’s so loving andkind. You couldn’t have a neigh-bor you’d more want to help.”Reynolds organized the meal ef-forts for Herbst.

Catherine Delevan echoedReynolds’ thoughts.

“It’s very sweet of her to rec-ognize her friends,” she said.“This was her way of thankingpeople and recognizing the helpshe received.”

“I was honored,” MelindaCardarelli said of being recog-nized

“Rae wrote the letter be-cause that’s the kind of warmand loving person she is. It wasjust a joy helping her.”

- By Sheila Vilvens

‘I would be lost withouther’

Betty Long of Union Town-ship says that whenever sheneeds someone, her neighborMimi Broerman is there.

“Mimi has always been awonderful neighbor to me andmy husband, but it wasn’t untilmy husband art passed awayfour years ago on Thanksgivingthat I realized how special shetruly is,” said Long, of RumpkeRoad.

“I was so concerned with tak-ing care of my husband that I letmy own health decline to such astate that I required seven sur-geries in the years since hispassing.

“This is where Mimi has beena godsend to me, and this is justa small list of the many thingsMimi does for me,” Long said.

» “After each of my cataractsurgeries, Mimi gave me eyedrops two to three times a dayfor six weeks.

» “Mimi would come and sitwith my daughter at the hospitalduring my surgeries and talkwith the doctors afterwards sothat she knew how to care forme, and also picked up my pre-scriptions.

» “Mimi also took care of mydachshunds while I was in thehospital and the rehabilitationcenter recovering from thesesurgeries.

» “Mimi even came over andlet my dogs out while I was re-covering at home after my re-cent surgery since I had limitedmobility, and she takes care ofthem while I am away on vaca-tion.

» “Mimi checks on me daily,she takes out my garbage, takescare of the pool, waters myplants and brings in my mail.

» “Mimi takes me to most ofmy doctor’s appointments; I hadseveral that required me to havesedation and Mimi took me to allof these appointments and wait-ed until I was finished andbrought me home.”

Long said, “Mimi asks fornothing in return and she is justthe most amazing person Iknow, and I would be lost with-out her.”

NEIGHBORS WHO CARE

Felicity man watches out for older neighborBy Cindy [email protected]

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Many people from Country Club Estates helped Rae Reynolds Herbst after a serious fall this November. Herbstnominated all of them as Neighbors Who Care. From left: front, Janet McCarter, Terrill Denton, Rae ReynoldsHerbst, Catherine Delevan and Melinda Cardarelli; back row, Patrick Broderick, Lynn Broderick, Judy Reynolds,Betty Douglas and John Cardarelli. Not pictured: Carolyn Norton and Cynthia Wagner.

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Betty Long of Union Township (right) says that neighbor Mimi Broermanhas been a "godsend."

See CARE, Page A2

THE CARING NEVERSTOPS

We asked, and you respon-ded. In a big way.

We asked if you knew some-one who regularly embodies thespirit of Neighbors Who Care –maybe they brought you foodduring an illness, or looked afteryour house while you weregone, or cleared your drivewayduring snow, or helped pick updebris after a storm – or maybethey just provide a friendly face,or listen when you need to talkto someone.

We received almost 200 nomi-nations from readers of our 16Ohio papers. We have pickedsome of the best stories and willhighlight these special peopleover the next few weeks. Allnominees will be acknowledgedduring that time - even if by justa short mention.

Thanks to you, and to them,for making our holiday editionsmemorable.

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The college is encour-aging continuing studentsand new students to takecare of spring semesteradvising, registration,billing, financial aid andall other university mat-

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BRIEFLY

And Long also said Mi-mi Broerman’s kindnessdoesn’t stop with Long.

“Recently, our streetlost power due to the windblowing over a tree andtaking down power lines,”Long said.

“There was a ladydown the street that need-ed to get to the airport fora flight and the policewould not let her drive un-der the downed tree.

“Mimi offered and tookthis lady to the airport sothat she could make herflight,” Long said.

Broerman said it’s inher nature to help some-one if she has the time, al-though she’d help Long nomatter what.

“Betty’s a good neigh-bor,” said 68-yer-oldBroerman, who says shedoes artwork for her per-sonal pleasure.

“When I first movedhere in 2006 they were sokind.

“We struck up a friend-

ship right away,” Broer-man said.

Generosity of familyextends decades

A friendship amongseveral Clermont Countyneighbors has endured foralmost 50 years.

Karen Fisler, who nowlives in Batavia, said Curtand Hattie Hamm con-tinue to help her parents,Joe and Ruth Yount.

“I couldn’t possibly listall the great qualitiesthese two have,” said Fis-ler about the Hamms whostill live near her parentsin Union Township. “Weremain friends to this day.

Fisler said the Hammskeep a watchful eye on herparents and provide helpwhen needed.

“It brings great reliefknowing they are there tohelp,” Fisler said, addingthat Curt will shovel herparents’ driveway after asnowfall in the winter andbring fresh vegetables inthe spring and summer.

She said her parentsare just as grateful as sheis for these courteous ges-tures.

Fisler said her parentsalso enjoy the companythe Hamms provide.

“My mom enjoys sit-ting on the porch and talk-ing to Hattie when theweather is nice,” Fislersaid.

Curt said he is glad toprovide whatever help hecan whether it’s clearing adriveway or cutting thegrass.

“I think it’s importantthat if someone needshelp, you should helpthem.”

Fisler said years later,the Hamms are still likefamily.

“(They) should be com-mended for their dedica-tion,” she said.

- By Forrest Sellers

Lake chips away atParkinson’s forthree neighbors

Bob Dames says PaulLake, his friend and neigh-bor on Ashworth Court inUnion Township, is theepitome of a neighbor whocares.

“After (Lake) found outthree neighbors were di-agnosed with Parkinson’sdisease, he invented andestablished ChippingAway at Parkinson’s

(http://on.fb.me/1sAW3U7),”Dames said.

“Chipping Away at Par-kinson’s is an annual (fall)wiffle ball golf tourna-ment organized and oper-ated by Team Brandon-more (subdivision), asmall group of neighborsdedicated to having funwhile raising money tohelp cure Parkinson’s dis-ease.

“Proceeds from theevent are donated to the

Gardner Center for Par-kinson’s Disease andMovement Disorders atthe University of Cincin-nati Neuroscience Insti-tute (ucgardnercen-ter.com),” Dames said.

“(Lake) has volun-teered his hard work,time, property and end-less energy to the cause.

“(Chipping Away atParkinson’s) has raisedover $64, 000,” Damessaid.

“Paul rocks!”

Lake was apparentlytoo modest to respond torequests for comment.

But comments he’smade in the past make itclear that other people areforefront in his mind.

“The enthusiasm of allour volunteers is conta-gious,” Lake said.

“It’s a beautiful thing.“Our event is all about

raising money while hav-ing fun,” Lake said.

- By Jeanne Houck

CareContinued from Page A1

YOU NOMINATED THESENEIGHBORS WHO CARE:

Anne and Dennis Saxton,Amelia

Nominated by Ruthanne and Larry Engel-man

“They have included us in their familyevents, provided meals for our family andfood/bones for our two dogs. In addition toproviding meals, Anne frequentlycalls tocheck on our safety. Dennis mows the grasson the hillside next to the house, removesfallen trees and

branches from the yard and trims thegrass along the fence line.”

Barb and Murray Hammond,Amelia

Nominated by Marilyn and Don Slicker“Murray has mowed our acre-size lawn,

including edging, several times in the pastcouple years when my husband had somehealth issues. One day there was a snake inmy laundry room, my husband was out oftown, and I was babysitting my two smallgrandchildren. I called Murray. He was inthe checkout lane at the grocery store. Herushed home and came to the rescue andtook care of the snake. He almost alwaysweekly hauls our garbage can up to andback from the road. He fixed a windowwhen it was tilted open, it was starting torain, and my husband was away.

“Barb has helped me weed our flowerbeds, has cooked for us numerous times, hascrocheted me a dish cloth and has sharedrecipes. They have a wonderful swing/playset that they allow us to use when ourgrandchildren are visiting. They both stop ifwe are outside when they drive by and wecatch up on what’s happening in each ofour families.”

Becky Summers, BataviaNominated by Cindy Collins“Becky shovels snow for one of our senior

neighbors and makes sure she has every-thing she needs. When making a trip to thestore, she will stop to ask if she can pick up

something for others. She plants a bigvegetable garden every summer, more thanher family can eat, just to make sure herneighbors have lots of fresh vegetables toeat.

“Becky is especially good to the children.She makes special individual Halloweentreats for each of them, lets them borrowmovies, set up Kool-aid stands, plays withthem in the front yard and more.

“The world could use lots more Beckys init.”

Brad and Krista Toft,Withamsville

Nominated by Janet Sparks“Before my parents passed, Brad and

Krista looked out for them. They call to letus know if something is out of the ordinaryin the neighborhood, and make sure ourdaughter is taken care of when I am work-ing.. Labor Day weekend Krista (who is anurse) had no problem stopping what shewas doing to come over and check my vitalswhen I was sick and saved me a trip to theemergency room. She even offered to goget medicine for me.”

Don Meredith, Mt. CarmelNominated by Ann and Charles Witt“My hisband, Dick (as everyone calls him),

has diabetes, is a double amputee whowears prosthesis and has dementia. Dick isconfined to the house during the day since Iwork to maintain health insurance.

“Dick’s true “buddy” Don Meredith,keeps Dick occupied during the week Mon-day thru Friday. Don makes it a point to getDick out of the house and takes him tolunch, and Don also takes Dick to differentplaces during the day, just to help keep himbusy which helps Dick from being de-pressed. Don even helps Dick check hisblood sugar and take his insulin shot atlunch time each day Monday through Fridaywhich Dick cannot do alone due to hisdementia.

“Don can always be counted on to takeDick downtown to prosthesis appointments.Don is an amazing person, dedicating 100percent support of himself to Dick.”

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Paul Lake (right) and Mark Roberto of Team Brandonmore are two neighbors who care.

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» Felicity-FranklinMiddle School students ofthe month for November:

Fifth-grade - WyattMcelfresh and KloeFletcher.

Sixth-grade - SethRoehm and Macyn Hall.

Seventh-grade - StevenJones and MadisonMoore.

Eighth-grade - JaredHamilton and KennedeePemberton.

» Felicity-Franklin El-ementarystudents of themonth for November:

Kindergarten: DamienChriswell, Riley Legner,Aaliyah Wagner.

First-grade: HaydenBroadwell, Aylsa Meade,Zoe Palmer.

Second-grade: CarolynHenderson, DestinyRudd, Kelly Spires.

Third-grade: MadisonBeach, Madelyn Findlan,Kaylee Jennings.

Fourth-grade: RailynnBray, Lukas Smith, Au-tumn Young.

» Five members of theFelicity FFA participatedin the District Job Inter-view Contest at HillsboroHigh School.

Erin Jennings placedsecond in the freshmandivision. Megan Hornplaced fifth in the sopho-more division. Collin Du-naway placed fifth in theseniuor division. CaitlynObermeyer placed sec-ond in the senior division.Louis Quiles places sec-ond in the first-year ju-nior/senior division.

This contest includedfilling out a resume, hav-ing a face-to-face inter-view with judges andwriting a follow-up letter.This contest will strength-en students confidencefor receiving and retain-ing future employment.

- Submitted by ErinJennings

» There is a real needfor additional structuredactivities for youth in ourcommunity, and the Unit-

ed Way funding will helpexpand the after-schoolprogram for middle-schoolers here in Felici-ty,” said Sue McKinley,project manager, FelicityInitiative for Neighbor-hood Excellence (FINE), aUnited Way place mattersinitiative.

United Way of GreaterCincinnati – Eastern Areaapproved $5,000 to sup-port the project, whichwill provide a safe envi-ronment, structured ac-tivities and supervisionthrough the sponsorshipof Felicity MiddleSchool’s Caring ParentCouncil.

Three volunteer teach-ers are staffing the pro-gram, which will continueto meet through the end ofthe school year. It will of-fer clubs for students inscience, art & crafts,reading, drama, walking,and glee. Each club willpresent a performance orother project at the end ofthe school year.

“This project will alsoempower parents to offera positive influence onstudent achievement,”McKinley said.

Over the past threeyears, the place mattersprogram in Felicity/Franklin Township hasbeen leading citizens inorganizing programs toimprove their quality oflife. Activities benefitingyouth have included Cool

Tools for School backpackand school supply events,and a summer programfocusing on respect, nu-trition and wise use oftime.

To learn more abouthow to get involved, con-tact FINE at 937-597-5087.

» After winning foodscience at districts, mem-bers of the Felicity FFAfood science team headedto the state competitionDec. 6.

At this contest the Fe-licity FFA received firstplace among the other 19competing chapters fromOhio overall, and had twomembers place individ-ually.

Gabrielle Cook placed

second, she will receive a$2,000 scholarship to TheOhio State University.

Cheyenne Trammelplaced third and will re-ceive a $1,000 scholarshipto Ohio State.

The other two mem-bers that helped ourschool to win first placewere Collin Dunaway andMikayla Hamilton. Someaspects of this contest in-clude flavor identifica-tion, food safety, aromaidentification, product de-velopment and customercomplain letters.

The Felicity FFA isqualified to compete atthe national level for thefood science next Octo-ber. Before this contest

the food science teamcompeted at districts andwon among 11 competingteams. The memberscompeting at district foodscience were, Tristan As-brock, Destiny Belt, Ha-ley Belt, Paul Bostic, NinaCadigan, Ethan Woodruff,Madison Winter, Sarah

Hoog, Charlena Spauld-ing, Abby Fulton, CollinDunaway, Erin Jennings,Tia Louiso, Jaime Moore,Gabrielle Cook, CheyenneTrammel, Grace Kirkhamand Mikayla Hamilton.

- By Emily Woodall,Chapter reporter

SCHOOLS NOTEBOOK

THANKS TO EMILY WOODALL

Felicity-Franklin FFA students gather together at District Job Interview contests after competing in their own age category. Fromleft: Collin Dunaway, Erin Jennings, Caitlin Obermeyer, Morgan Horn and Louis Quiles.

THANKS TO EMILY WOODALL

Felicity FFA’s food science team gathered together after competing at the Ohio FFA State foodscience competition. From left: Collin Dunaway, Mikayla Hamilton, Gabrielle Cook andCheyenne Trammel.

A4 • BETHEL JOURNAL • DECEMBER 25, 2014

THURSDAY, DEC. 25Art ExhibitsThe Oscar River Fine Art Pho-tography Show, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Local photographer whoproduces prints of nature sub-jects. Members free; nonmem-bers pay daily admission. 831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Spinning Studio.Keiser M3 indoor bike withmagnetic resistance. Ages 18 andup. $10. Registration recom-mended. Through June 29.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

X-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,930 Lila Ave., Join certifiedtrainers for Group X-Fit class toimprove your conditioning andstrength. Ages 18 and up. $10.Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

FRIDAY, DEC. 26Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, Nature Shop.Framed and unframed silkscreens, prints and postersavailable. Free for members,included with daily admission fornon-members. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

The Oscar River Fine Art Pho-tography Show, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, Members free;nonmembers pay daily admis-sion. 831-1711; www.cincynature-.org. Union Township.

Dining EventsFish Fry, 6-7:30 p.m., DennisJohnson VFW Post 6562, 1596Ohio 131, Fish sandwiches,chicken fingers or six-pieceshrimp dinner. Includes coleslawand French fries. Carryout avail-able. $6-$6.50. Presented byLadies Auxiliary Dennis JohnsonVFW Post 6562. 575-2102. Mil-ford.

Exercise ClassesX-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, 1147Main St., Each 60 minute work-out blends dance and muscletoning movements choreo-graphed to today’s hottestmusic. Ages 18 and up. $38 permonth. Presented by JazzerciseMilford. 227-3343; www.jazzer-cise.com. Milford.

PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, 930 Lila Ave., High-intensity interval training classusing Keiser Air, power platesand various equipment. Ages 18and up. $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

Music - AcousticMichael Paulik, 8 p.m., GreenKayak Market and Eatery, 204Front St., Free. 843-6040. NewRichmond.

NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Share cup of coffee or teawhile counting birds. Free.831-1711. Union Township.

SATURDAY, DEC. 27Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


EducationOhio Driver InterventionProgram, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Clermont Recovery Center, 1088Wasserman Way, Designed fordriver who has received exces-sive number of points on his/her

drivers license, and wishes toattend program which satisfiesstate requirements. Ages 18 andup. $85. Registration required.735-8100; www.recoveryctr.org.Batavia.

Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, 19 E.Main St., Lower Level, Genera-tions Room. Talk about healthierchoices for living a healthier life.Ages 18 and up. Free. Presentedby TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly. 800-932-8677; www.top-s.org. Amelia.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 8:45-9:45 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

X-Fit Classes, noon, MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

Music - AcousticAcoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, 497Old Ohio 74, Free. Presented byCBB Production. 528-9909.Mount Carmel.

SUNDAY, DEC. 28Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


Exercise ClassesMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

NatureChristmas Bird Count, 8 a.m. tonoon, Cincinnati Nature Centerat Rowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Bring binoculars, snackand water bottle. Ages 18 andup. Members free; nonmemberadult $8. Nonmember fee in-cludes daily admission. 831-1711;www.cincynature.org. UnionTownship.

MONDAY, DEC. 29Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Variety of exercises designed toincrease muscular strength,range of movement and activityfor daily living skills. Call forpricing. Through Feb. 26. 947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30 -10:30 a.m., 6:15-7:15 p.m., Miami Athletic Club &Wellness Center, $10. Regis-tration recommended. 831-0006;www.miamiathleticclub.org.Milford.


Strength & Balance, 2-2:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, 58Amelia Olive Branch Road, Moveto music through variety ofexercises designed to increasemuscular strength, range ofmovement and activities fordaily living. For seniors. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 478-6783. Amelia.

Milford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-

se.com. Milford.PowerFit Class, noon to 1 p.m.,Miami Athletic Club & WellnessCenter, $10. Registration recom-mended. 831-0006. Milford.

Literary - CraftsBeginning Crochet Class, 6:30p.m., Union Township BranchLibrary, 4450 Glen Este-Withams-ville Road, Free. Registrationrequired. Presented by ClermontCounty Public Library. 528-1744.Union Township.

Literary - LibrariesPreschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, 649Loveland-Madeira Road, Enjoybooks, songs, activities, craftsand more, while building earlyliteracy skills. For preschoolersand their caregivers. Ages 3-6.Free. 369-4476; www.cincinnati-library.org. Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Encourage emerging languageskills with books, rhymes, crafts,music and fun. For ages 18-36months. Free. 369-4476. Love-land.

Celebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, 649 Loveland-MadeiraRoad, Various activities. Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, 4240Mount Carmel Tobasco Road,Program offers strong founda-tion in essential character qual-ities such as courtesy, respectand discipline. $69 per month.652-0286; www.atacincinnat-i.com. Union Township.

TUESDAY, DEC. 30Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.



Zumba Gold/Silver SneakerFlex with KC, 10:45-11:30 a.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., $5. Presented byZumba with KC. 240-5180.Bethel.

aqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m.,Comfort Inn, 4421 Aicholtz Road,$5. Presented by Zumba with KC.240-5180. Eastgate.



Literary - LibrariesCelebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

Recreation

Bingo Tuesday, 5 p.m., Amer-ican Legion Post 72, 497 OldOhio 74, $1-$15. 528-9909;www.stuartglugibuhl.com.Mount Carmel.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31Art ExhibitsCharley Harper Art Show, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, Free formembers, included with dailyadmission for non-members.831-1711; www.cincynature.org.Union Township.


Exercise ClassesZumba with KC, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Bethel Community Center, 135 N.Union St., Zumba fitness andZumba Gold classes. $5. Present-ed by Zumba with KC. 240-5180;www.zumbawithkc.com. Bethel.





Literary - LibrariesToddler Playdate, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,649 Loveland-Madeira Road,Meet new friends and socializethrough unstructured play. Toysprovided. For ages 18 months-4years. Free.369-4476. Loveland.

Celebrate Winter Break, noonto 4 p.m., Loveland BranchLibrary, Free. 369-4476;www.cincinnatilibrary.org.Loveland.

THURSDAY, JAN. 1Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 6:15-7:15 p.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.



FRIDAY, JAN. 2SilverSneakers Senior Stretch,9 a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, 4350 Aicholtz Road,Complete series of seated andstanding yoga poses. Restorativebreathing exercises and final

relaxation promote stress reduc-tion and mental clarity. Call forpricing. Presented by SilverS-neakers Flex. 947-7333. UnionTownship.




NatureProject Feeder Watch, 9-11 a.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, Free. 831-1711.Union Township.

SATURDAY, JAN. 3Exercise ClassesTOPS: Take Off Pounds Sen-sibly, 9:30-10:30 a.m., AmeliaUnited Methodist Church, Free.800-932-8677; www.tops.org.Amelia.





Music - AcousticAcoustic Music, 7-11 p.m.,American Legion Post 72, Free.528-9909. Mount Carmel.

SUNDAY, JAN. 4Exercise ClassesMilford Jazzercise, 9:30-10:30a.m., Milford Jazzercise, $38 permonth. 227-3343; www.jazzerci-se.com. Milford.

LecturesWinter Travel Series: Mon-archs of Mexico, 2-3:30 p.m.,Cincinnati Nature Center atRowe Woods, 4949 TealtownRoad, Members free; non-members pay daily admission.Registration recommended.831-1711. Union Township.

MONDAY, JAN. 5Exercise ClassesStrength & Balance, 9-9:45a.m., Union Township CivicCenter, Call for pricing. 947-7333. Union Township.

Spinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 6:15-7:15

p.m., Miami Athletic Club &Wellness Center, $10. Regis-tration recommended. 831-0006;www.miamiathleticclub.org.Milford.


Strength & Balance, 2-2:45p.m., Crossings of Amelia, Callfor pricing. 478-6783. Amelia.


Literary - LibrariesPreschool Storytime, 10-11 a.m.,Loveland Branch Library, Free.369-4476; www.cincinnatilibra-ry.org. Loveland.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m. tonoon, Loveland Branch Library,Free. 369-4476. Loveland.

Youth SportsTiny Tigers Pre School MartialArt, 10-10:30 a.m., ATA Taek-wondo of Cincinnati, $69 permonth. 652-0286; www.ata-cincinnati.com. Union Township.

TUESDAY, JAN. 6Dance ClassesSquare Dance Lessons, 7-9p.m., American Legion Post 450,450 Victor Stier Drive, No priordance experience necessary.Dress casual. All ages welcome:old enough to follow directions.$4, first class is free. Presented byFrontier Squares. 831-1519;frontiersquares.tripod.com.Milford.


aqua ZUMBA, 1-1:45 p.m.,Comfort Inn, $5. 240-5180.Eastgate.


RecreationBingo Tuesday, 5 p.m., Amer-ican Legion Post 72, $1-$15.528-9909; www.stuartglugibuhl-.com. Mount Carmel.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7Business ClassesT.A.L.K. Toastmasters of Mil-ford, 7-8:30 p.m., St. AndrewParish Center, 560 Main St.,Discover how membership inToastmasters will improve yourspeaking skills, increase yourthinking power and build yourself-confidence. Meets first andthird Wednesdays of everymonth. Free. Presented byMilford T.A.L.K. Toastmasters.378-7654; 2289.toastmaster-sclubs.org. Milford.

Dining EventsWAVE Free Community Din-ner, 6 p.m., Milford First UnitedMethodist Church, 541 Main St.,Part of Wednesdays Are VeryExtraordinary event. Free; dona-tions accepted. 831-5500;www.milfordfirstumc.org.Milford.

Exercise ClassesSpinning on Keiser M3 Free-wheel, 9:30-10:30 a.m., MiamiAthletic Club & Wellness Center,$10. Registration recommended.831-0006; www.miamiathlet-icclub.org. Milford.



Literary - LibrariesMulticultural Families Play-date, 11 a.m. to noon, LovelandBranch Library, 649 Loveland-Madeira Road, Share joys,customs and traditions of raisingchildren in multicultural home.Socialize with other parentswhile children play. Educationalmaterials and toys provided. Forages 18 months-6 years. Free.369-4476. Loveland.

NatureHerpetology at Rowe Woods,7-9 p.m., Cincinnati NatureCenter at Rowe Woods, 4949Tealtown Road, Free admission,regular attendees encouraged tojoin society. 831-1711. UnionTownship.

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Beginning crochet class will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the Union TownshipBranch Library, 4450 Glen Este-Withamsville Road. The class is free. Registration is required. Formore information, call 528-1744.

DECEMBER 25, 2014 • BETHEL JOURNAL • A5NEWS

I wanted to wish eachof you a blessed holidayseason, regardless ofhow you celebrate.

This little pearl ofwisdom says it all: Re-member to focus on

blessings,and putburdens inGod’shands.That’swherethey be-long, any-way. Con-tentmentis not thefulfillment

of what you desire, butthe realization of howmuch you already have.

Easy potato latkesfor Hanukkah

The secret? Drain allmoisture out of the fro-zen hash browns andadd a bit of baking pow-der.

1 generous poundfrozen hash brown pota-toes, thawed anddrained

Minced onion to taste- I used 1/2 of a smallonion

2 eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon baking

powderSalt and pepperMix everything to-

gether. Put 1/4 cupmounds of latke mixturein skillet coated with oiland heated, flatteningout mounds with spat-ula. Fry until goldenbrown on each side.

Tip from Rita’s kitch-en: Swap frozen forfresh shredded potatoes,drained very well.

Shaker friendshipsoup in a jar

A healthful and muchappreciated gift for holi-day giving. You can alsopack in a baggie, tiedwith ribbon or raffia. Astudent favorite.

Layer soup mix inquart jar in order given:

1/2 cup dried split peas1/3 cup beef bouillon

granules1/4 cup pearl barley - I

like quick cooking1/2 cup lentils1/4 cup dried minced

onion2 teaspoons Italian

seasoning mixed with 1teaspoon garlic salt and 1teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup rice, eitherbrown or white

Put in plastic baggieor make pouch of:

1/2 cup very smallpasta

Recipe:Soup mix1-1/4 to 1-1/2 pounds

lean ground beef1-1/2 quarts water1-1/2 quarts beef broth

plus more if needed28 oz. diced tomatoesGarnish: Shredded

cheeseSet pasta pouch aside.

Film bottom of pot witholive oil and brown beef.Add water, broth, toma-toes and soup mix. Bringto a boil. Reduce heat;cover and simmer about30 minutes. Add pastaand cover and simmeranother 15-20 minutes oruntil pasta, peas, lentils

and barley are tender.Adjust for seasonings.Ladle into bowls withgarnishes and serve.Serves 8-10.

Readers want to know about: Chia seeds

This time of year yousee all sorts of clay itemssprouting Chia seeds.You can’t eat the Chiagreens that sprout fromthem. But you can buyChia seeds at the groceryfor consumption. Theseminiature black seedsare mostly flavorless,but add a nice texture tosalads and soups.

Good for you:A single serving of

chia seeds provides a

hefty dose of antioxi-dants, protein, fiber, zinc,iron, and omega-3 fats-—for only 140 calories.Chia’s high dose of ome-ga-3s can help reduceinflammation, treat orprevent anxiety anddepression, and evenslow the aging process.You don’t have to grindchia to reap the maxi-mum benefits, and theseeds don’t spoil quickly,making them much moreconvenient than flax-seed.

How to eat them:Sprinkle chia seeds on

cereal, yogurt, salads,pasta, whatever! Theseeds form a gel whenmixed with liquid, sothey’re great for thicken-ing smoothies, salad

dressings, and soups.Sprouting your own:Yep, you can do that.

Just place in a glass can-ning jar and punch holesin the lid. Pour a thinlayer of Chia seeds in thejar and add water tocover. Drain excess wa-ter - they should be moistbut not swimming inwater. Turn jar on its sideand place in sunny win-dow. Change water andturn jar every 2 days.After several days, seedswill sprout.

Rita Nader Heikenfeld is anherbalist, educator, JungleJim’s Eastgate culinary pro-fessional and author. Find herblog online atAbouteating.com. Call 513-248-7130, ext. 356.

Fry up some latkes, shake it up with soup

Rita HeikenfeldRITA’S KITCHEN

THANKS TO RITA HEIKENFELD

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are an easy, traditional treat for Hanukkah.

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A Lakeside Park mannamed Michael says hedoesn’t understand why theprepaid debit card he boughtwon’t let him activate it with-out first getting his SocialSecurity number.

He writes, “I added $50 tothe card, came home, and gotonline to activate it. When Igot on the website it asked formy Social Security number. Ithought about it for a secondand thought, ‘Why do theyneed that?’”

Michael says he put in hisnumber so he could then or-der gifts online. Then he wastold he needed to send thedebit card company a copy ofhis Social Security card be-fore it would activate thecard.

Michael says, “I then wentand bought a Visa card, pre-paid $40 on the card, and usedit right away. My concern iswhy do they need my SocialSecurity card?”

The answer has to do with

the types ofprepaid cardsMichael bought.The first type ofcard was reload-able while thesecond card wasnot reloadableand it allowedhim to be anony-mous whenmaking cash-

like payments.Reloadable cards usually

involve actual credit, so theyrequire you to provide yourSocial Security number be-fore they can be activated.Non-reloadable cards, alsocalled gift cards, only requirea name and address – and thatinformation is not verified. Aslong as the name and addressyou provide an online mer-chant is the same as that usedfor the debit card, the cardwill be accepted.

Reloadable debit cardsrequire your Social Securitynumber because they have

become so popular they areoften used for money launder-ing. As a result, the federalgovernment changed the lawand now requires cardholderidentification so they can stopthe cards from being used inmoney laundering. That iden-tification requires your SocialSecurity number when open-ing a new account.

More and more people areusing prepaid debit cards asan alternative to opening abank account. Some like touse it as a way to budget theirmoney and they don’t like tocarry cash. Still others likeprepaid debit cards becausethey don’t want to pay over-draft fees to a bank, some-thing that can occur whenusing credit cards or checks.

Interestingly, an increasingnumber of companies andgovernment agencies areusing prepaid reloadable debitcards to pay employees andbeneficiaries. For instance,Ohio Child Support money is

sent to recipients by loadingthe funds onto prepaid reload-able debit cards.

Despite that, these cards docome with risks. Unlike creditcards, if you lose a prepaiddebit card or it’s stolen yougenerally won’t be able torecover the money you loadedonto the card. Remember,thieves love these prepaiddebit cards because they aremuch easier to turn into cashthan credit or debit cards.

Finally, be aware of all thefees associated with theseprepaid debit cards. There arefees when you first buy thecard and there are often feeseach time you use the card.All those fees add up so youneed to check carefully be-fore you buy.

Howard Ain’s column appearsbiweekly in the Community Press.He appears regularly as the Trou-bleshooter on WKRC-TV Local 12News. Email him [email protected].

Some prepaid debitcards come with risks

Howard AinHEY HOWARD!

(Editor’s note - GeorgeRooks submitted this columnlast week, before Ruth AnnRooks “went home to the Lord”Dec. 18.)

Howdy folks, I’m writingthis article at the hospital.

Ruth Ann is in here hopingto get better soon. It seemsChester is not a happy cat withRuth Ann not at home. There

have been sever-al folks to comesee her.

I talked toMike at theBoars Head BaitShop at Afton.He said whiledeer huntingthey have seenseveral coyotes.The deer hunt-ing seems to be

fair this year. We have not seenthe amount of deer by ourplace as we did last year.

Monday, getting ready to goto the hospital, Chester wantedout at 3:30 a.m. Then when Iwas leaving he wanted back inthe house to get his breakfast.

The Grants have some beau-tiful poinsettia flowers andfruit baskets at the MilfordGarden Center. They have redand pink poinsettia flowersthey are so beautiful. Theyhave Christmas trees and a lotof other items to sell. The traindisplay at the Milford GardenCenter is very nice, they havea great lady to help you pickout a tree or anything else ofinterest.

I was talking to Rodney andhe said the crappie fishing isstill pretty good. A feller wentlast week and caught his limit.The limit is 30 fish and theyneed to be nine inches long tokeep.

This is a good time to take aride in the evening to look atthe beautiful lights folks havespent a lot of time and moneyon for other folks to see andenjoy.

Now is a good time to getyour garden ready for nextyear with putting lime andsome fertilizer on it. I will usebuckets next year for oursweet potatoes. The littleshrews ate some of the sweetpotatoes. If you decide to use afive-bucket, put holes in bot-tom so you don’t keep the wa-ter in the bucket and damagethe plant.

The preacher said the chil-dren’s program at the Method-ist Church last Sunday was justwonderful, so if your churchhas a Christmas program, byall means enjoy. The childrenwere all so excited to do theprogram. There were at least30 or more in the play alongwith adult leaders. The ladythat is children’s director isreally liked.

Don’t forget to go to thehouse of worship of yourchoice and praise God. GodBless All

George Rooks is a retired park rang-er. Rooks served for 28 years withthe last five as manager of East ForkState Park.

Take timeto enjoyholidaysights,sounds

George RooksOLE FISHERMAN

Dec. 18 questionWhat is the best Christmas or

holiday present you ever gave?What is the best present youever received?

“On Dec 10,1981, I receiveda kidney and pancreas trans-plant. The best Christmas giftever. BTW they are both stillfunctioning.”

Linda Bingham

“Best given: A homemadeteddy bear for a child whosename I’ll never know. I sat uphalf the night working on it sohe/she would have a gift thenext day at school. I am the onewho received the blessing!

“Best received: Christmas1959 I received the most beau-tiful baby doll from my auntand uncle. Oh the anticipationbecause there was a ‘Do NotOpen Until Dec. 25th’ stickeron the box and I dared not dis-obey it! I still have that doll to-day along with precious memo-ries that include my mothersewing a whole wardrobe forsaid doll from scraps whereshe made our clothing!”

Juanita Locke Hogg

“The best received: A fewyears ago we were reallystruggling to make ends meetand a friend of mine that Ididn’t even know very well sur-prised us with a month’s worthof groceries.

“Best given: This year I amsurprising my husband withcustom-made shirts for a busi-ness he is starting in honor ofhis father who passed away al-most three years ago. To add tothe specialness of it on a per-sonal level, Christmas is hardfor us without his dad here andwas the last good times we allhad with him. He’s gonna bereally touched and I’m so excit-ed to get these for him in sup-port of his dream of owning hisown business!”

Ashleigh Wilson

“My best gift was a fewyears ago when my son whowas stationed at an outpost in

Afghanistan was able to comehome for the holidays. Nosmall feat considering what allhe had to do to get back intocivilization.”

Bonnie Kirby Cronin

“I think what I gave andwhat I received were the samegift. I was teaching high schoolfreshmen. We adopted a sol-dier’s family for the holidays.My students were poor. Theydidn’t have very much them-selves, but they made items forthis family. They gave thembeautiful cards and sharedtheir own struggles. Later thefamily with the soldier came tovisit the class. It was amazingto watch my students reachoutside of themselves to bringothers joy when I knew theywere struggling. And it was anincredible blessing to have mystudents get to meet the peoplewhose lives they had touched.By far my proudest teachingmoment and best holiday gift.”

Carrie Cox

“My best gift given is everyyear, as I did today, when I canhelp out someone and maketheir Christmas a little easieron them. Best gift ever re-ceived was probably the year Igot my first Mac. Total sur-prise.”

Julee Ellison

“My brother and I do ‘sec-ondhand Christmas’ where wehave a $15 limit, but every-thing has to come from a thriftshop. We’ve each found reallyawesome gifts doing this, but

my favorite gift for him was apogo stick I found at Goodwillfor $10. It was seriously greatand no one died or even hurtthemselves a little bit while us-ing it.”

Stephanie Salmons

“Anything handmade.Those are the best memories.”

Jo Ann Stogsdill-Owens

Dec. 11 questionShould Ohio change the way

it draws Congressional districts(and state districts)? Why or whynot? What changes do you pro-pose?

“

I think Congressional Dis-tricts should be redrawn onlyif we want to have citizen’svotes count. With the currentdistricts the results are almostassured prior to even voting. Ithink it would strengthen boththe primary and general elec-tions, and possibly lead to moreopen ended results from a gen-eral where the best candidate,not a specific party with astacked deck of voters couldwin.

“I really have no idea how toget it done, because as soon as Iwould think of some way thatwould seem equitable, it wouldbe co-opted by politicians andtheir business interests so thatthey could game it in their fa-vor.

“I was thinking of ‘Survivor’and ‘The Hunger Games’ andmaybe it would be fun if thecurrent office holders had toface off in some sort of tele-vised ‘Greatest RedistrictingChallenge’ (hopefully not onCSPAN, their commentary isso flat).

“Once they get it down to aselect number they could thenput up the map of Ohio all grid-ded out, and the surviving poli-ticians would have to answerquestions about words theylike to use (ex. Constitutionalrights), but often only know theword as a buzz word and don’treally know any content in-cluded in the word.

“Each time they answered itcorrectly they could connectone line on a grid, with the goalof completing four answers tothen close or secure thatsquare and thus that portion ofthe map.

“I think things will notchange. In Ohio the House willalways belong to the GOP be-cause the districts will alwaysbe gerrymandered in somemanner. You can’t gerryman-der the Senate so there is hopethat we will maintain the cur-rent balance, and I think thepresidency for the foreseeablefuture will go to the Demo-crats. So instead of the UnitedStates touting our Democracywe can just tout our new formof non-government: Gridlock-racy.”

C.S.

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Felicity’s Frankiln Ashley Moore goes to the basket in the Lady Cardinals’Dec. 4 victory over Bethel-Tate.

FELICITY — Though overeight months have passed sinceFelicity-Franklin High School’sregional run in the girls’ basket-ball tournament, the Lady Car-dinals have picked up rightwhere they left off.

Included in their encourag-ing start are hard-fought victo-ries over rivals Bethel-Tate andGeorgetown. Bethel-Tate fea-tures two of the better playersin Clermont County in Brookeand Julia Jenike; Georgetownwas undefeated in the SouthernBuckeye Conference-NationalDivision last season.

Coach Kerry Stamper can’trecall the last Felicity-Franklinwin over the Lady G-Men.

“I know it hasn’t been sinceI’ve been coaching,” Stampersaid.

Though they lost four sen-iors from their 18-6 squad lastseason, the Lady Cardinals haveplayed with the swagger thatled them to four straight tourna-ment wins before they finallyfell to Fayetteville-Perry in theregional semifinals.

“They’re excited definitely,”Stamper said. “They knowthey’re capable at this point.Hopefully, it’s more motivationand we’re just going to take itone game at a time.”

Leading the way for the LadyCardinals is hot-shooting juniorguard Ashley Moore. AgainstBethel-Tate she hit for 26 points.Against Georgetown it was 30.

“She’s getting it to fall andshe’s been a little more aggres-

sive on the offensive end thannormal,” Stamper said. “I thinkshe’s bound and determined tobe successful. When she’s on,she’s definitely on. She’s greatat making things happen. If itisn’t going our way, she usuallycreates something and the tableturns.”

Moore and some of the girlscame straight from Felicity-Franklin’s volleyball team thatmade it to the regionals. Outsideof hitting balls over a net, therewasn’t a great deal of time to beputting basketballs in the net.However, Stamper had severalopen gyms over the summerthat were well attended.

“They came right back in the

groove and we’re happy aboutthat,” Stamper said.

Helping Moore in the scoringdepartment has been MariaRuwe. Though she’s been a stu-dent in the district, she hadplayed for a home school team,the Trailblazers.

“She’s great on the boardsand plays great, quick defense,”Stamper said. “She usually getsstuck down in the post withsome of the taller opponentssince we don’t have muchheight to put down there.”

Paige Kessen and BrittanyDrake also battle underneathfor rebounds and loose balls.

“She has a nose for the balland tends to be around where it

hits,” Stamper said of Drake.Having made the regionals

in softball, basketball and vol-leyball, Felicity-Franklin’s girlshave had an extraordinary runof success. Given the quickstart and familiarity with theprocess, Felicity residents mayhave another long drive north ofCincinnati in decorated vehi-cles ahead of them.

“I know they have the poten-

tial,” Stamper said. “As long asthey keep their heads aboutthem and we keep doing whatwe’re doing, it’s a possibility.”

Felicity-Franklin closes out2014 in the Pepsi ClassicDec. 29-30, starting with a gameagainst Ripley-Union. They be-gin 2015 Jan. 5 at CincinnatiCountry Day.

Felicity-Franklin girlslook ready for a runBy Scott [email protected]


Felicity-Franklin’s Brittany Drake’splay inside will be key as the seasonprogresses for the Lady Cardinals.


Felicity-Franklin’s Taylor Howertonfloats a shot against Bethel-TateDec. 4.

DECEMBER 25, 2014 • BETHEL JOURNAL • B1

SPORTSSPORTSHIGH SCHOOL | YOUTH | RECREATIONAL CommunityPress.com

BETHELJOURNALEditor: Melanie Laughman, [email protected], 513-248-7573

of 18-3 in the finals. Junior Jus-tin Hixson followed with a sec-ond-place finish at 145 going 4-1on the day and eventually fallingto Dylan Roth also of Oak Hills.Junior Jeffrey Botts finishedwith a 3-1 record on the day enroute to a third-place finishwhen he pinned Troy Good ofMiamisburg at 195, and juniorB.J. Ratcliff ended the day witha 2-2 record and finished fourthat 182 falling to Josh Kirby ofMiddletown Madison.

“The third-place team finishis especially encouraging con-

Boys basketball

» Bethel-Tate lost to Cler-mont Northeastern 54-49 onDec. 12. Junior Evan Iding had20 points to lead the Tigers.

On Dec. 16, the Tigers beatBlanchester 54-47 as Iding had14 points.

» Felicity-Franklin lost toGeorgetown 63-39 on Dec. 12.Senior Louis Quiles led the Car-dinals with 15 points.

The Cardinals lost to Wil-liamsburg 50-29 on Dec. 16.Quiles again led with 14 points.

Girls basketball» Felicity-Franklin downed

Clermont Northeastern 55-35 onDec. 15 as junior Ashley Moorehad 20 points.

Boys bowling» McNicholas beat Badin and

Chaminade-Julienne in a tri-match Dec. 12. Senior WilliamKlunk had a 363 series.

Wrestling

» Bethel-Tate finished thirdout of 16 teams at the EdgewoodInvitational Dec. 13 in a fieldthat consisted mainly of largerDivision I and Division IIschools. Nine wrestlers finishedin the top eight of their respec-tive weight classes with sopho-more Kobe Bryant leading theway as the only individualchampion, taking first in the 113-pound weight class. Bryant wonby technical fall over MitchellBains of Oak Hills by the score

sidering we were short twostarters in senior Aric Petersand freshman Owen Holtke,”coach Tom Donahue said. “Pe-ters was out taking the ACT andHoltke was out with a mild inju-ry. We have a lot of work to doand there is a ton of room for im-provement but I’m very happywith how this team has startedthe season. If our guys keepworking to get better the waythey’ve been working and con-tinue to keep positive attitudes,we’ll be where we need to become tournament time.”

SHORT HOPS

By Scott Springer [email protected]

MT WASHINGTON — There’sno doubt that McNicholas ju-nior diver Salvatore Marinolikes diving into the water at theUniversity of Cincinnati’s Keat-ing Aquatic Center.

In back-to-back meets at thevenue, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10, Mari-no has rewritten the Rockets’boys diving school record. Hebroke it the first time with a191.25, then broke it again aweek later with a 195.25. Fromnow on, in each meet that hecompetes, he has the potentialto keep breaking his own rec-ord.

Marino added new dives withhigher difficulties such as an in-ward 1 1⁄2 and reverse flip fulltwist to his repertoire while div-ing for the Miami Hills Swimand Dive team during the sum-mer.

“He is one of the hardestworkers I’ve ever had,” Miami

Hills diving coach JenniferVanRoekel said. “He was al-ways up for trying whatever Iasked him to do.”

VanRoekel said bringingnew dives to the pool, depend-ing on the person, could take acouple weeks. Polishing themcould take several months.

Marino has aspirations ofmaking it to the state divingmeet and believes these newerdives give him a chance to do so.

“I look at the best dives ofthose that finish in first or sec-ond place and then try to bringthat dive to the pool,” he said. “Iwas a few spots short of qualify-ing for state last season, so mak-ing it this season is definitely ahope of mine.”

The Rockets’ hopes of ad-vancing a diver that far in thetournament rest solely with Ma-rino as he is the only one on theroster this season. Last year, hewas one of three divers.

“That’s been the biggest dif-ference from last year to this

year,” Marino said of being theonly diver on the roster. “Itwould be more fun if we had oth-er people on the roster, but I amnot completely alone.”

The Rockets share practicetime with Sycamore and Ursu-line Academy.

McNicholas diving headcoach Dave Wolkoff said Mari-no‘s hard work during the sum-mer has paid off and added thathe is off to a good start this sea-son.

“He is heading in the right di-rection,” the coach said. “It’sstill early in the season andthere are big meets coming up(on the schedule). We will see ifwe have to change anything inhis dive list as the season con-tinues.”

Marino participated in theUC Battle of the States Dec. 13and in a meet at MariemontDec. 20 before going on breakfor the holidays. The season re-sumes Jan. 7.

McNick’s Marino sets new diving recordBy Nick [email protected]

THANKS TO CAROL MARINO

McNicholas junior diver Salvatore Marino prepares for entry into the poolduring one of his dives earlier this season. Marino set the Rockets’ boysdiving school record Dec. 3 and broke it again a week later.

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The Clermont CountyBoard of Commissionersapproved an appropria-tions budget of $233 mil-lion for 2015. The appropri-ation covers the county’sgeneral fund and all otherfunds under the budgetarycontrol of the Board ofCounty Commissioners.

The budget reflects in-creased general fund oper-ating revenues of $50.9million, compared to $49.7million in 2014. That re-flects an uptick in sales taxrevenue, according to Su-kie Scheetz, director of theOffice of Budget and Man-agement. The county isstill below its peak year of2007, when it had $53.3 mil-lion in operating revenues,she said, noting that thecounty has not fully recov-ered from the effects ofthe recent recession.

Commissioners out-lined some priorities forthe 2015 general fund bud-get, which include:

» opening approxi-mately 50 additional bedsin the Adult DetentionCenter;

» continued funding ofthe Community Alterna-tive Sentencing Center,which provides treatmentto substance abusers inlieu of jail time;

» across-the-board sal-ary increases for countyemployees averaging 2.35percent;

» restoration of somepreviously unfunded sher-

iff’s deputy positions;» continuation of eco-

nomic development plans;» continuation of the

currently approved capi-tal plan.

Other large functionalareas include Health andHuman Services, $65.5million, primarily fundedthrough federal dollarsand tax levies; and Envi-ronmental and Water Re-sources, $45.7 million, pri-marily funded throughfees.

Commissioners ex-pressed confidence in the2015 budget.

“This balanced budgetallows us to continue tolive within our means, butstill target certain priori-ties for Clermont County,”said Commissioner DavidUible, president of theboard.

“We’re seeing compa-nies starting to expandagain, and they will bringadditional jobs and reve-nue to Clermont County,which will help our budgetoutlook even more in2015,” said CommissionerBob Proud, vice presidentof the board.

Added CommissionerEd Humphrey: “Duringdown years, we have man-aged taxpayers’ moneyprudently. It’s encourag-ing to see some revenuegrowth again.”

Ohio law requires thatcounty budgets be bal-anced.

Commissionerspass $233 millionappropriationsbudget for 2015

The Regional StormWater Collaborative, alsoknown as Save Local Wa-ters, is seeking local art-ists to put their stamp onrain barrels for the thirdannual Rain Barrel ArtEvent.

Through Jan. 20, art-ists can submit their art-work at www.savelocal-waters.org. The top 50 en-tries will receive a rainbarrel on which to createtheir art.

Save Local Waters cre-ated the Rain Barrel ArtProject to promote the useof rain barrels throughoutthe Ohio River Valley via

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» Until -Jan. 20, 2015:Artwork entries for RainBarrel Art.

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» Feb. 7: Mandatoryartist workshop and rainbarrel pickup (1-3 p.m. atCincinnati Zoo).

» Feb. 7-March 27:Painting period for rainbarrels.

» April 1-April 23: Rainbarrels displayed at theCincinnati Zoo.

» April 23: Rain BarrelArt Benefit Auction.

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Executive Summary – Sharon Woodrow, Superintendent

As I have been fortunate to say every year about the previous one, 2013 was a very good year for the Clermont County Board of DD. Lots of individuals received needed services, and our agency was able to embark on new initiatives!

Our joint venture with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), the Southwest Ohio Developmental Center (SODC), and Hamilton County DD Services to provide community housing for individuals with signifi cant needs to leave the institution got off to a great start. Two houses were opened in 2013, and eight individuals have a “home of their own!” What a joy it was to attend the open houses and see the pride and sense of accomplishment felt by those eight people because they have their own rooms, their own living space, their own schedules and their own lives. We are honored to be a part of this continuing process of growth and are anxious to take the next steps, perhaps in 2014, to facilitate more of these types of services.

Clermont DD was also proud to become part of a fi ve-agency collaborative to study the effects of trauma, stress and adversity on the individuals we serve as well as on our colleagues and peers. Through this “Sanctuary” model training and certifi cation, we hope (and plan) to become educated in the effects of trauma on all of us, as well as to be able to see a real culture change in our organization – one where we communicate well, are sensitive to the needs of everyone and are able to facilitate helpful services and supports to individuals and their families. At the end of this three-year process – begun in 2013 – we expect to see our services become even more person centered, community oriented and individualized. In 2013, we were able to secure the grant funding necessary and to develop a fi rm plan to make this happen.

Employment First and Community Integration became our key principals as we looked at our day services and the people we serve in that way. Late in 2013, we announced that, as of 2015, we will no longer offer day services to individuals on a Medicaid Waiver, as there are other programs and services in our area that can meet those needs, more cost effectively. While this was a diffi cult decision to make, we know that the individuals, who will be leaving us in 2014 and going on to something else, will be taking positive steps toward new choices and opportunities. And, this change in service delivery will allow us to direct our funding toward other, more community-oriented activities. Also in 2013, our planning for more employment opportunities became a focus, and several new programs that will help people we serve fi nd more community opportunities were developed and expanded.

Integration into the community, choice, and increased self-determination were embedded into our goals for 2013, and I think you’ll see in this report that we have made some signifi cant progress in that direction. More important – the progress isn’t ours; it’s all about the individuals we serve - it’s their progress! We intend to continue down this path into the future, but we hope you’ll look at this report and get a sense of what has been accomplished!

Infants, Toddlers, and Families - Early Intervention (EI) Services are provided by Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities for children under the age of three. This program follows guidelines and/or rules from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, from Part C of I.D.E.A., as well as rules from the Ohio Department of Health Help Me Grow system. The over-arching goal of Early Intervention is to increase the family and caregiver’s

competence and confi dence in helping their child learn and grow. The Early Childhood programs operating under or coordinated by Clermont DD in 2013 were:

Early Intervention (EI) - Specialized services for children under the age of three with a developmental delay, disability or a diagnosed medical or physical condition.

Help Me Grow (HMG) - System for the coordination and implementation of services to children birth to three.

Regional Infant Hearing Program (RIHP) - Services for children birth to three identifi ed with hearing loss and their families.

We experienced an increase of 6% over last year in referrals and an 11% increase in enrollment. Our enrollment was as high 247 in June and as low as 207 back in February. Tracking daily enrollment is an important measurement for the Early Intervention Program. The Regional Infant Hearing Program received several hundred referrals and served an average of 62 children/families per month. This is a 13% increase over the past several years.

Ohio Department of Health: Ongoing oversight of all components of Help Me Grow including Central Intake and Coordinating Site, all components of service provision, all requirements of Part C and all requirements of Home Visitation Program

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: Ongoing support and monitoring of all components of the implementation of Part C services and DODD requirements.

Local Family and Children First Council: Ongoing quality assurance and oversight of all practices of the Central Intake and Coordinating Site. Ongoing feedback and recommendations from these overseeing entities provides information on a regular basis to all of the EI programs operated by the Clermont DD. Programmatic and policy decisions are considered and altered as appropriate, based on this feedback.

Measured Outcomes: During 2013 we took a sample of 428 child outcomes that were tracked as being met, partially met, or not met. Of the goals measured, 87% were successfully met.

Surveys and Feedback: Gathering input from a variety of sources assists us in measuring the success of our program. Input from families and caregivers is a critical component of the Early Intervention programs. Opportunities for families and caregivers to provide feedback in 2013 included: Ongoing phone surveys to families by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Exit surveys by phone conducted by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Quarterly roundtable discussions by Families Connected (January-December 2013); Anecdotal feedback from families on a regular basis as a part of routine service delivery (January-December 2013); A specialized, targeted survey in 2013 by the Ohio Department of Health; Ongoing administrative review of requests made by families for changes in services as well as celebrations shared by families throughout a calendar year (Jan.-Dec. 2013).

One of the most successful ways we gain feedback quantitatively from families/caregivers occurs during direct visits with families as a part of ongoing services. The Director of Early Childhood Services made many such visits in 2013. Of the families she talked with, many of them were totally satisfi ed with services and seemed eager to speak. One prominent theme was that many parents loved the respite program. They were very appreciative and complimentary about the Families Connected twice-a-month respite care. Parents enjoyed discussing the program and were so positive and grateful for services. One grandmother said she didn’t know what she would do without the EI staff and all of their support. Others explained how wonderful the staff is to work with and how resourceful they are. A mom mentioned how happy she is with her therapist and how they have changed their lives. They have provided the family with such good information and supports, and mom feels her family would be fl oundering without their support.

Children, Teens, and Young Adults - The Clermont County Board of DD School Age Services provides special education to Clermont County students through placement from their school district of service. Student placement was determined by the IEP team based on the needs of the student. The Thomas A. Wildey School is a special education option on the continuum of services. Our program addresses intensive medical/physical needs, multiple disabilities, signifi cant behaviors, and Autism Spectrum Disorders in a public, separate facility for students age 6 through 22.

As of December, we served 45 students residing in Batavia, Bethel, Blanchester, Clermont Northeastern, Eastern Brown, Felicity, Goshen, Milford, New Richmond, West Clermont, Western Brown, and Williamsburg school districts. School Age enrollment remained steady between January (44 students) and December (45 students). We had three students graduate in May 2013, and six new students enrolled between August and December.

Classrooms had an average of six students per classroom; each class had an instructor and an instructor

assistant. Eighteen students required the additional assistance of an educational aide, and fi ve students required a personal nurse which was provided by the home district.

Indicator 3 – Statewide Assessment: All 3rd - 8th grade students are required to take the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT), and 10th grade students are required to take the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). Students may participate in Alternate Assessment rather than the traditional test, based on the needs of the students.

The Alternate Assessment changed dramatically in 2013 from a portfolio-style assessment to a performance test. This new assessment is standardized; all students are asked the same questions. The assessment measures what the student KNOWS compared to what the individual student can do. Once the assessment is completed, the instructor enters the student scores online. These scores are reported to their individual home district and are refl ected in the district’s local report card.

We had been very proud of our scores in the past; most of our students had scored in the Advanced and Accelerated range. Again, the previous assessment highlighted what the individual student was able to do on their own level.

This new assessment focuses on the student’s academic content standard knowledge. We have to think about the type of students across the state who participated in the alternate assessment; student scores will fall along a bell curve. We anticipated that our students would fall on the low end of the bell curve based on their signifi cant cognitive disabilities. While our scores decreased signifi cantly, we focused on the positive outcomes: decreased testing window gave instructors more time to focus on individual student goals; some students surprised instructors with their academic knowledge; students enjoyed the one-on-one engagement with the instructor during the testing; instructors have adapted the testing protocol to include in day-to-day instruction.

Indicator 16 – Compliant Timelines: We met all compliance deadlines by completing 100% of all IEP’s and ETR’s on time. We held 18 ETR meetings during 2012/2013. All IEP/ETR meetings are held while school is in session.

School Age Highlights: 48% students were eligible to receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch; we hosted four interns from the University of Cincinnati (Psychology, Physical Therapy and Nursing) and one intern from Xavier University (Occupational Therapy); Miami Valley Christian Academy held a carnival with fun games and crafts for the students in April; Wildey Flying Pig team raised $245 to support the Respite program; In May, we held a dance for the “My Feelings are a Work of Art” project; Grandparent’s Day was held in May; Three Wildey students graduated—two went to the Adult Services program at DAC, and one went to the Camp Allyn program; The School Age Program received generous donations from several groups including the Milford American Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and the Wildey PTO. Through these donations, we were able to support special student activities and purchase adaptive equipment; In the community – We sold over $500 in dog bones made by students at the Milford Craft Show. Wildey students had opportunities to participate in the community in lots of ways throughout the year; Special Olympics – Students participated in Developmental Swimming, Bowling, and Track and Field events in 2013.

Adults in the Workforce - The Adult Services Department offers services to individuals in the areas of Community Employment, Bridges to Transition, PRIME, Supported Employment Enclaves, Sheltered Employment, and

Community Integration and Activity Programming. Highlights of 2013: The department continued to

expand on its Employment First Initiative efforts by starting a new program called PRIME (Promoting Real Inclusive Meaningful Employment). The Bridges to Transition Project (a jointly-funded project by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, the Ohio Association of County Boards, and the Clermont County Board of DD) offers the opportunity to provide school-to-work transition for students aged 14-22. In 2013, the department was able to serve over 60 students by providing Job Seeking Skills training in their schools and paid work experiences throughout the school year and in the summer. By offering these opportunities, the goal is to encourage youth with disabilities to pursue community employment when they graduate. Individuals at the Wildey Center participated in volunteer-based community integration activities. Small group outings took place including the exploration of service projects. A music sensory room was opened and provided individuals from all the buildings the opportunity participate in its use. The Community Employment Department placed 17 individuals in community jobs and 31 participated in Community Based Work Assessments. There was no waiting list for Community Employment. Several employers from the community served as volunteers on the Clermont DD Business Advisory Council. The Individual Budget Procedures were changed to allow these funds to be used to pay for work-related expenses like transportation and provider hours to assist the individual in fi nding meaningful community activities while not working.

In addition to these highlights, there were National, State and local events that had a direct impact on the services offered in 2013 and the planning for services in 2014. The department continued to emphasize the State “Employment First” initiative for the individuals served in the Adult Program. There is a growing National emphasis on individuals living and working in integrated, non-segregated settings and being paid minimum wage or higher vs. being paid a commensurate rate for the work they do in a sheltered workshop setting. Additionally, the Agency, while looking at the local fi nancial picture in the long term recognized the need to make sound fi scal decisions as to what size and scope of a program the agency can offer. For the past couple of years, the Adult Services Strategic Planning Committee has been looking at ways that the program should move towards fi nding its niche of being a provider of services to those individuals that may not be able to receive services in another setting. As more and more private day providers begin to establish themselves and offer services, the committee continued to examine the need to continue to evaluate what our role should be in the “marketplace.” Because of everything previously mentioned, the agency adopted a plan to discontinue serving individuals that receive their funding through a waiver starting in 2015. By adopting this plan, individuals who receive their funding through a waiver will have a year to seek out another day program provided by a private day provider that accepts the waiver as funding. This plan was formally rolled into the Adult Services 2014 Goals and communicated to individuals, families, staff and other stakeholders in November of 2013. Through the implementation of this plan, it is the goal of the department to address the three areas noted above.

The Adult Services Program uses various means to obtain feedback regarding the programs offered and their quality. First and foremost, the program seeks feedback from those it serves, the individuals. This is done through the Individual Planning process, annual satisfaction surveys and also through the use of Client Council meetings. Those meetings focus on any/all issues presented by those in attendance, as well as issues impacting the program.

In addition to soliciting feedback from the individuals served, feedback is also obtained from families, guardians, providers and other stakeholders through the use of satisfaction surveys and discussions during the individual plan process.

In 2013, the Adult Services Department utilized the assistance of an individual that is served by the program to conduct interviews with his peers and to ask their satisfaction with things such as: environmental satisfaction (in the buildings); satisfaction with their staff; satisfaction with their program managers; satisfaction with the type of work and activities offered; satisfaction with transportation services; and overall satisfaction.

The same questions were posed to family members and guardians via on online satisfaction survey tool, called SurveyMonkey. A total of 41 responses were received. Of those responses there were two responses that were unfavorable regarding the type of activities and work offered; three that were dissatisfi ed with program managers asking for their input; one that was dissatisfi ed with the cleanliness of the building; and one that was dissatisfi ed with safety in the program. All other responses were satisfi ed or very satisfi ed. Additionally, the comments received were very positive in how they view the programs offered.

The SurveyMonkey tool was used in 2012 and 2013. The response rate has been very low using this tool, which is a concern for validity and reliability. In past years, we have used a volunteer to make direct phone contact with families and guardians and the response rate is much higher. The department will reinstitute the use of the volunteer method in 2014.

Supports in the Community - 2013 was another challenging year for the Community Support Services Department (CSS). We take pride in the fact that more individuals and families than ever before received some type of assistance. The CSS Department encompasses service and support administration and work related to home and community based waivers, supported living, the Adult Services individual budget option, self-determination, behavior support, alternative options, crisis intervention, intake and eligibility, provider support, and provider compliance. Also managed and monitored by CSS is oversight of contracts including those for providers of locally-funded Supported Living and Individual Budget, provision of in-home behavior support (CITE), Family Support Services (SWO COG), guardianship (Personal Guardianship Services) and respite coordination. The CSS Team has put forth a great deal of effort in 2013 in learning new waiver services, systems and rules.

In January, we became responsible for administering the TDD Waivers and assigned all 57 enrollees to their SSA. Three additional individuals were enrolled on the Waiver. Staff participated in several trainings on the TDD Waiver, designed to provide us with more information and tools to use for calculating service costs, assessing nursing needs and assigning them to appropriate funding streams. In January, the Board kicked off the long-awaited Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a group session on Wednesdays and individual counseling sessions on Mondays. In partnership with Lifepoint Solutions, this program continues weekly and has been successful in helping individuals who need a different counseling technique geared to their understanding and communication mode. 270 new consumers contacted the County Board requesting Intake and Eligibility Determination for our services; 161 were eligible, 13 were deemed not eligible and 84 individuals failed to follow through with the process. The monthly Provider Meeting dates/topics posted on the Clermont DD website assisted Providers in meeting the requirements for annual training for Providers as required in 5123: 2-2-01 regarding Provider Certifi cation. Attendance was good throughout the year. Sue Brenner took on a new assignment of completing the Provider Compliance Reviews assigned to Clermont County and is our representative for the Academy of Direct Support Professionals. We were able to fund an SSA Supervisor who performed the supervisory role for the SSAs and reviewed procedures and processes. This resulted in the development of systems and forms to promote more effi ciency and quality in the plans and documentation information. Two SSA positions were added in early 2013 for a total of 14 SSAs. They are serving approximately 430 individuals. Requests came in for the Alternative Options at a steady pace. We continue to get positive comments from families who are approved for funding. We supported 4 adults in specialized settings, and 3 youth were placed in residential treatment environments. We also used Stabilization Funding for 17 cases to provide temporary-needed supports. We continued seeing success with individuals who are being referred to the Ohio Telemedicine Project, designed for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and developmental disabilities needing ongoing psychiatric services but challenged to receive it due to limited resources for this service in our county. We continued our contract with Envision Ohio for CITE (Community Integrated Training and Education) services designed to provide in-home behavioral observation and parent consultation. Twenty-six individuals were removed from the Clermont DD behavior support waiting list and referred to these in-home services. During the summer, we worked on refi ning our GOT Respite program and expanding the options for ‘gifting’ in hopes that this will give more families the opportunity to get needed respite. Also, beginning in October, the FAST TRAC Respite that we offer as part of the SAMHSA grant, began following the GOT model as grant money was no longer directed to covering respite.

One accomplishment in 2013 is the number of SELF Waivers we were able to process. This was noticed by DODD, and they requested a conference call with our staff in November to discuss any issues, what had worked well and what had been challenges. We also were asked to present at the Ohio Association of County Board’s conference to share our experience with the SELF Waiver and encourage other County Boards to expand enrollment.

Four individuals transitioned from SODC into the Summerside community home. In collaboration with DODD, we participated in the HOME Choice/Money Follows The Person grant program. For each resident, we were reimbursed up to $5,000, and each resident received up to $2000 of community transition funding for household needs.

In August, several staff participated in a regional training on the DODD Data Warehouse Statewide Launch. DODD has been working on creating a data warehouse so that County Board and State Department workers can easily access information in DODD databases.

As development of the DODD Data Warehouse continued, we were trained by DODD in using Wiggio for communicating with the users. On Wiggio, there are training documents, data dictionaries and report books for all of the standard reports, plus a wall that can be used to ask questions and collaborate with other users.

In 2013, our Intake and Eligibility Specialist, Elizabeth Moran, completed an intensive long-term commitment to learn and train for a proposed new assessment tool, the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS). The project came to an end and a fi nal wrap-up and gathering of the trainers took place in November.

With assistance from CSS Staff, Cathy Marshall and Elizabeth Monahan (People In Action mentors), the PIA self-advocacy group held their 5th annual Self-Advocacy Conference with a theme of ‘Roaring for Empowerment’ on November 22. Session topics included Rights, Bullying, Employment, Community Involvement and Safety.

A goal in 2013 was to increase Targeted Case Management (TCM) productivity by having all SSAs trained and profi cient in the use of Gatekeeper, Surface computers and digital/electronic mailing and fi ling. Gatekeeper training was frequent and ongoing for the CSS department throughout 2013. SSAs became profi cient in managing their own caseloads and productivity while seeing an increase in both. Overall, TCM productivity for the year was 70.49%, well above the expected outcome.

Community Awareness - The Communications and Community Relations Department has four main areas that help tie the Clermont DD agency to the community. These areas are press/media relations, volunteer coordination, community activities (day/evenings/weekends), and fundraisers/events/awareness activities. The goals we achieved in 2013 helped defi ne our community involvement. Clermont DD ran a successful Renewal Levy Campaign in the Fall, with voters passing the issue at a 60-40% ratio!

Community Relations staff served on many community committees in 2013: Partnership for Mental Health Board, Batavia Rotary, Southwestern Ohio COG public relations group, Clermont County Public Relations Committee, Social Marketing Committee for FAST TRAC, Citizen Corps Council, Safety Net Alliance, the Clermont County Township Association, Ohio Valley Long Term Recovery Committee, Tri-State COAD, Clermont DD’s Business Advisory Council, and various LEAD Clermont Committees with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Very successful fundraisers for the levy fund and respite program were held in 2013 that included the following: Dancing with the Stars Extravaganza (March-for respite): Lori Howell & Don Justice won the Mirror Ball Trophy. Participation in Flying Pig Marathon events (May-for respite). 5K for the Levy (July-for the levy committee). Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Nights (April through September-for respite). Car Show (August-for respite)

Billboards were designed for DD Awareness Month in partnership with the Southwestern Ohio COG public relations group. We were excited to attend annual meetings for a few of our community partners, such as Stepping Stones, Inc. and Senior Services. Clermont DD’s Wildey School participated in the FAST TRAC “My Feelings are a Work of Art” project. School groups and internships in 2013 included Miami Valley Christian Academy, Grant Career Center Allied Health Program, the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, UC Psychology students, and Occupational Therapy students from Xavier University. We presented information at the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Crisis Intervention Team Training in May and September. This training helps law enforcement offi cers learn how to better communicate with individuals who have a developmental disability or mental health issue (or both).

We hosted two booths at the Clermont County Fair in July (info booth and Paging Booth), distributed 2,000 cookbooks, over 1,000 ink pens, and at least 2,000 fans. Fishing with a Friend was held on October 4 at the Southern Ohio Coonhunters Association. This was a joint effort between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Clermont County Game Warden, Clermont DD Empowers Me Board, and the Clermont County Juvenile Probation Department and included a day of fi shing with over 175 people in attendance from the Clermont DD workshops and School Age Program.

The Community Relations Department worked with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce to honor Big Lots Beechmont as Employer of the Year in October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We were asked to present our Volunteer Reception Center structure at the Ohio VOAD Conference in November. (VOAD: Voluntary

Organizations Active in Disasters.) Outreach activities we attended include An Afternoon

of Awareness at Union Township Park (FAST TRAC), DisasterFair 2013 (Cincinnati Red Cross), Felicity “Cool Tools for School” back-to-school festival in August, and the Clermont Safety Net Alliance Resource Fair in October.

We invited many groups to interact with our programs in 2013. These included the Clermont County Sheriff’s Offi ce annual March Madness Basketball Event and the Clermont County Library staff who judged the Grissom Building Costume Contest at Halloween. The “Good Fortune” Recognition Dinner was held on October 22, to spotlight volunteers, providers, and other community members who made a difference in the lives of people we serve. The event was emceed by Bill Dowdney, Batavia Township Trustee, and over 150 people were in attendance. The Spring and Fall Bowling Leagues had one combined Awards Banquet at Suburban Bowl in November with over 90 people attended the event. Activities throughout the year were held in the community with great attendance.

In December, 300 surveys were sent via SurveyMonkey.com to community stakeholders including county leaders, village/township representatives, and providers. Forty-two surveys were returned, which is a return rate of 14% that offered information on our mission, website, and activities. Feedback was positive in most areas. Suggestions were made for the website, and the top three activity choices were those that take place outdoors, involve exercise, and include musical activities.

Investigations - The Investigative Unit for the Clermont County Board of DD investigates, reviews, and manages information for all DD service providers including private and County Board operated programs and services involving signifi cant incidents that pose a risk to the health and safety of individuals with DD. This information is generated through the incident review system including Unusual Incident (UI) review (programmatic system) and the Major Unusual Incident (MUI) process (reported to the Ohio Department of DD). The Ohio Department of DD defi nes certain types of occurrences as Major Unusual Incidents, or incidents that have the potential to pose a signifi cant risk to the health and safety of the individuals we serve.

The UI/MUI process provides a system for the identifi cation and reporting of incidents, establishes guidelines for the investigation and review of incidents, and requires identifi cation of causative factors and preventative planning. The system additionally requires regular analysis and assessment of trends and patterns. UI/MUI data is reviewed on a programmatic level monthly, on an agency level semi-annually, and on a county-wide level semi-annually.

Clermont DD employees receive training on an annual basis in the recognition and reporting of UIs, and MUIs. Additionally, the County also offers training to private community- based services providers as well. The MUI process is coordinated by certifi ed Investigative Agents, who receive training from the DODD in civil and criminal investigations. Investigative Agent certifi cation requires renewal with CEUs in both general DD training and investigation specifi c training.

DODD oversees the County Board UI/MUI process via ongoing review of reported incidents and regular compliance review of established standards. In 2013, Clermont County saw a 28% increase in total MUI reporting across both County Board and private provider services. Reporting rates per category remained stable and similar to statewide analysis with the exception of an increase in the category of involvement with law enforcement (from 0% in 2012 to 6% in 2013). Additionally noted was a decrease in unapproved behavior supports (from 16% in 2012 to 11% in 2013). Factors in these changes include a revision of the Ohio Administrative Code rule regarding incident reporting and investigation/review as well as a commitment by the Board and other service providers to the reduction of physical interventions in supporting individuals with challenging behavior. 2013 also showed compliance improvement with DODD reporting standards.

Safety and Emergency Preparedness - Clermont DD remained committed to safety and emergency preparedness in 2013. We continued to serve on the Clermont County Long-Term Recovery Committee which has now transferred to the Tri-State COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters). This group meets bi-monthly, and Clermont DD continues to share important information about its involvement as Clermont County’s Volunteer Reception Center (VRC).

In February, we opened the VRC at Bethel-Tate High School to process volunteers for the Tri-State Medical Reserve Corps fl u-clinic exercise. Throughout the morning on February 18, Clermont DD staff checked nurse/doctor licenses and processed non-affi liated volunteers into active roles for the day. We will continue to exercise with the Tri-State Medical Reserve Corps and any agency who needs our help, in an effort to continue tweaking our VRC procedures.

Clermont DD was nominated for and received a Citizen Corps Council award. Pam Broughton, Director of the Clermont County Emergency Management Agency, was present at the Good Fortune Recognition Dinner to present staff with the 2013 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award for our work as the Volunteer Reception Center during the 2012 tornado. We were very honored to receive this prestigious award!

Business Operations - The Business Operations Department provides several key functions to the Agency: fi scal operations, information technology, risk management and safety, human resources, administrative quality and compliance, facilities management, and transportation management. These functions are essential to assist the Agency in accomplishing its mission.

Financial Operations: Clermont County Developmental Disabilities is committed to being good stewards of tax dollars. Maintaining the fi nancial stability of the Agency is attributed to adhering to budgets, analyzing fi nancial forecasts, long-term planning including a capital improvement plan and budget, fi nding ways to be more effi cient and developing new revenue sources. In 2013, the primary goal for maintaining fi nancial stability was to pass a renewal of a fi ve-year operating levy, which was achieved. This levy will generate approximately three million dollars, and although it did not generate new money, passing this levy was essential in order to continue to provide the same level of services.

Information Technology: We continued to add equipment and technology in 2013 to make our services accessible and easy for employees to use in the community as well as within our facilities, particularly by providing increased remote access. We also continued our projects to convert as many records to digital and paperless systems as possible.

Risk Management and Safety: Our Risk Management plan was reviewed and there were no changes, although we conducted an analysis of our risks and took action as a result of the analysis in several areas. During the facility renovations, areas of rust were uncovered in beams and the roof over the pool, leading to a longer-term closure of the pool than was originally planned, while we obtained more information about the state of the roof and a plan for repair in 2014. We hired a new Facilities Coordinator early in 2013, who is a former police offi cer and school safety offi cer. With his input, we made improvements to our overall facility safety and crisis plans. He worked closely with our Community Relations Director as we continued to serve the County as the Volunteer Reception Center and participate in county-wide emergency management planning. The Facilities Coordinator chaired the Safety Committees, at which the results of drills, accident/injury reports, and potential hazards were discussed, contributing factors were analyzed, and preventative actions taken (if possible.) The Assistant Director reviewed all employee accident/injury reports and worked with the County BWC Coordinator and the supervisors of employees reporting injuries to determine causes of injuries and analyze whether prevention was possible. Employee work-related injuries most often occur during crisis interventions, and employees receive ongoing training in crisis prevention techniques. For the last three years in a row, there have been only four reportable BWC injury cases, with three of them in 2013 requiring restrictions. Only one injury could not be accommodated in the workplace during this time. This is a signifi cant improvement over the preceding three years, which saw a 5% increase in claims over a three-year period. Increased attention to safety, MANDT training, and supervisor training contribute to this improvement.

Human Resources: Throughout 2013, the Human Resources Department focused on completing several projects related to planning for 2014, which were not originally identifi ed as goals for 2013, but due to extenuating circumstances, became priorities for HR to focus on throughout the year. First, the County Commissioners planned to make signifi cant changes to the insurance options offered in 2014, dropping one of the plans in which a great number of our employees were enrolled. This prompted us to be proactive and seek alternatives, should the alternative County benefi ts package be detrimental to our employees. Because many of our employees live outside of Clermont County, it is imperative to offer health insurance with a wide network of providers. The Assistant Director worked closely with a broker to seek comparable alternative insurance, and in the fall, made plans with our Board to offer our own benefi ts package rather than remain with the County. However, the fi nal decision was made to remain with the County plan in 2014, while continuing to seek an independent benefi ts package in 2014 for 2015 enrollment, that will enable the Board to recruit and retain qualifi ed employees, while not costing the Board more money.

As plans began to take shape for a reduction in force that would occur by the end of 2014, another major project initiated and completed by Human Resources in 2013 was to complete a cost/benefi t analysis of offering

an Early Retirement Incentive plan in 2014. This plan was researched, costs obtained and presented to the Board over several sessions, and a fi nal decision to offer the plan in 2014 was made by the Board at the end of the year, contingent upon approval by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

2013 Staff Turnover Analysis: Total Board-approved FTE’s as of 1/24/13 205.5; Total Board-approved FTE’s as of 12/12/13 188.3; Total Employees Hired in 2013: 39; 31 were new to CCDD; 7 were rehires; 1 was recalled from layoff; Total Employees Terminated in 2013: 38.

10.62 % of total employee turnover was due to voluntary resignations and 3 retirements, 18 of 38 terminations were employed 1 year (47%), 9 subs not staying or not working out; 6 planned-for seasonal positions; 2 probationary terminations; 1 dept. restructuring.

The Board creates and abolishes positions, and the Superintendent has the authority for the hiring and termination decisions, with input provided by management staff. The Adult Services program, which is the largest department of employees, also utilizes the majority of the substitutes. Because a substitute has intermittent work schedules and no guarantee of employment, there is typically annual turnover in those positions as people seek other full-time opportunities. Our analysis of staff turnover

supports what we had believed to be the case, which is that employees who stay for at least a year are not likely to leave. This is also borne out by our longevity and the service awards given out annually. At our 2013 Program Wide In-service, we gave out the following milestone service awards: 5 years of service – 15 employees; 10 years of service – 4 employees; 15 years of service- 5 employees; 20 years of service- 6 employees; 35 years of service- 1 employee.

Administrative Quality and Compliance: We continued to monitor operations throughout the agency to ensure that we remain in compliance with all of our accrediting bodies and the many rules and regulations. We began 2013 with our DODD Accreditation survey in January, at which time we achieved the maximum award of fi ve years.

Facilities Management: The Facilities department continued to implement the agency’s Capital Improvement Plan along with routine maintenance of our buildings. By the 4th quarter of 2013, we began the renovation to the front hallway and offi ces of the Wildey Center, as planned. This project included replacement of the HVAC system in the areas of the building that were not renovated in 2008. The project remained on target throughout the end of the year, with projected completion in the spring of 2014.

Transportation Management: In 2013, our contracted agency for Adult Services transportation remained the same, and we did not purchase additional vehicles.

Strategic Partners - Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC): Clermont DD has been an active supporting member of the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) since 1999. RAAC encompasses all four counties: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren. Each county meets monthly in regional task forces. Early Intervention and Adult Services also meet as individual work groups several times a year. The vision of RAAC is to lead community partnerships to plan, develop and implement a vibrant continuum of services that meets the lifelong needs of individuals with Autism, their families and those who serve them.

Clermont County Task Force: This task force meets monthly. Representatives from Clermont DD, local school districts, and Family and Children First Council regularly attend. The task force is a sharing session between these agencies. The Clermont County Task Force presents a local training series consisting of 4-5 sessions attended by a variety of educational professionals which included intervention specialists, regular education teachers, para professionals, pre-school teachers and aides. The sessions were also attended by some social workers, parents, mental health providers, DD providers, and DD Adult Services staff.

Summer Institute: RAAC sponsors a summer training series called ”The Summer Institute,” which is a premiere Autism training opportunity for educational professionals, para-professionals, DD professionals, healthcare professionals and parents.

Clermont DD Empowers Me: On January 1, 2012, the Clermont DD Empowers Me Board was established as a 501(c)3 non-profi t corporation whose mission is to assist Clermont DD to seek funding for programs and services for individuals served and to support their mission, vision, and goals of empowering people with disabilities.

Community representatives and supporters of the Clermont DD agency were asked to be the charter seven members of this Board. An additional member joined the board in 2013 and recruiting continues. Meetings were held every other month, and the Board oversaw all fundraising events taking place. The events sponsored by Clermont DD Empowers Me in 2013 were Dancing with the Stars, the Flying Pig Marathon, Let the Good Times Roll Car Show, and fi ve Quaker Steak and Lube Bike Nights. Information about the Board can be found on the inside cover of this Annual Report or by visiting empowersmeboard.org.

Southwestern Ohio COG: In 2009, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties formed the Southwestern Ohio Council of Governments (SWO COG) and began collaborating on many common concerns to provide the best possible services to persons with developmental disabilities in their respective counties. In 2013, applications for an Executive Director were accepted and the interview process began. Family Support Services continued in 2013, as did collaborating on the March awareness month campaign.

Business Advisory Council: Throughout 2013, the Council continued to focus on recruiting members from the business community, completing the information page for the Clermont DD website, and fostering an employment

initiative throughout the Clermont County area. This year’s Employer of the Year was Big Lots Beechmont who was honored at the Clermont Chamber of Commerce’s October Legislative Luncheon in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. For more information, visit the BAC page at clermontdd.org.

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, Inc.: In 2011, the Clermont County Board of DD contracted with Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries to form a new a non-profi t organization to oversee the Sheltered Work contracts and payroll for the individuals served at Clermont DD. It was through this new relationship that Clermont Sheltered Work Administrative Services, Inc. was formed. This relationship has been a good joint collaborative to allow our Sheltered Work programs the opportunity to offer paid work to the individuals we serve and to draw on Goodwill Industries’ many years of experience providing work to individuals with disabilities. Additionally through this venture, Goodwill Industries has opened up its own work program in Clermont County to offer more choices to the individuals served here in Clermont County.

FAST TRAC: Clermont FAST TRAC is a collaborative, sustainable mental health system of care that is family-driven and youth-guided, providing community-based and

individualized supports and services that are responsive to the cultural characteristics of Clermont County’s multi-need children, youth, and their families, strengthening them with hope and supporting them to lead successful lives. Clermont DD participates in FAST TRAC in many ways including serving on several committees: Social Marketing, Cross Systems Collaboration, County Quality Improvement, Evaluation Committee, Training Committee, and Sustainability Committee. We also work with many youth and their families in the Wraparound Program and participate in trainings that are sponsored by FAST TRAC throughout the year.

LifePoint Solutions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment designed specifi cally for individuals with self-harm behaviors, such as self-cutting, suicide thoughts, urges to suicide, and suicide attempts. Many clients with these behaviors meet criteria for a disorder called borderline personality (BPD). It is not unusual for individuals diagnosed with BPD to also struggle with other problems -- depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, eating disorders, or alcohol and drug problems. DBT is a modifi cation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In developing DBT for individuals served by Clermont DD, we have partnered with LifePoint Solutions, a Clermont County Mental Health Provider agency. Trained

therapists and counselors form LifePoint Solutions have been working with our county board staff to provide weekly group sessions at the Wildey Center and individuals also receive one on one counseling weekly at the LifePoint location in Amelia. Goals and Outcomes

Early Childhood Services: EI staff will refl ect effective and effi cient evidence based practices using I pads, video cameras and laptop computers – achieved; All staff will utilize technology in order to be productive and effi cient as well as providing families with extended services – achieved, now using iPads, laptops, and Microsoft Surfaces; Families will be able to access the respite services at no cost to them 2 days per month. The program can accommodate 10 – 12 children per session – achieved; Ensure that the EI department work with the regional ADEP program to provide public awareness, activities, increase local medical involvement and improve communication with families about Autism – achieved; The EI department will work collaboratively with other agencies in the county to expand mental health resources and accessibility to families whose children are Part C eligible – partially achieved; We will reach more families in Clermont county who need our services – achieved; We will offer families choice in the services we offer – partially met due to no one choosing this option…will continue to offer.

School Age Program - The School Age nurse will complete 15 IHP’s – achieved; school will employ a part time OT/OT Asst. – not met; All School Age staff will practice “SURE” core values – achieved; Redesign Instructor Assistant evaluations to “SURE” – achieved; Therapist and nurses will enter all Medicaid documentation online – 50% achieved.

Adult Services - The Adult Services Program will work to place 8 individuals in a Community job and serve 60 students in the Bridges to Transition Program – partially met; The department will schedule an Employment Conference for individuals in 2013 – achieved; The department will work to educate and answer questions of family members, guardians, and providers about the benefi ts of Community Employment – goal changed during year to address with PRIME group; The department will expand by two new enclaves in 2013 – not achieved; The department will help individuals served to strengthen their skills in building health relationships, communication, and confl ict resolution – carried over to 2014; Individuals will participate in classes and then be presented with opportunities to volunteer and/or present to different community groups to put what they have learned into practice – achieved; The department will review its curriculum offerings and develop opportunities in the new sensory room at Wildey – achieved; The department will continue to work to become the provider that serves those that others are unable or unwilling to serve – achieved.

Community Support Services - Continue utilization of contractual agreements and shared funding opportunities to provide intensive and stabilizing services to individuals with critical needs – achieved; expand our ability to meet the needs of individuals with co-occurring diagnosis of DD/MH and serve them effectively – achieved; Promote the mission of providing eligible individuals with what they need, when they need it by continuing to offer Alternative Option Services – achieved; Enroll Individuals in 15 new Level One Waivers, 20 SELF Waivers, 20 new Adult Services Individual Budgets and 5-8 Supported Living and budget funds to address emergencies – achieved; Maintain funding of the Family Support Services Program to enable families to access funding assistance for needed service/items – achieved; Encourage Self Advocacy by providing staff dedicated to assisting with leadership and resources – partially met; Address the expansion of administrative functions necessary to support increasing services by evaluation effective ways to maximize existing staff resources and technology – achieved.

Communications and Community Relations - Work with the Board, administration, and Commissioners to run a successful Levy Renewal Campaign in 2013 – achieved; raise at least $30,000 for the Gift of Time Respite Program by obtaining sponsors and selling tickets for the Dancing with the Stars event – 23% achieved; Build awareness in Clermont County about the DD program and those who receive services – achieved; To determine new activities and satisfaction with current activities – achieved; Switch from 12 newsletters per year to 6; achieved.

Investigations – Meeting applicable timelines – 94% achieved; Timely completion of review and investigation – 93% achieved; Monitor of provider review systems – 81% of contracted providers participated in review; Review data to assess individual and system trends/patters – 100% achieved; Coordinate countywide review process – achieved, ongoing; Monitor provider agency systems – achieved, ongoing; Raise awareness of issues affecting health and safety of individuals, provide information, support and training, monitor participating in training opportunities – 82 total attendees for abuse/neglect/rights training, 10 agencies, 60 independent contractors.

Business Operations - Pass a renewal of the Board’s 2009 fi ve year operating levy in the 2013 general election – achieved; Make access to and navigation of our buildings more accessible – achieved; Develop a capital improvement plan and a budget so that funds are available to maintain and repair facilities when major needs arise – achieved; Develop a capital improvement plan and a budget so that funds are available to maintain and repair facilities when major needs arise – to be completed in 2014; Reduce maintenance costs – achieved; Analyze the past, present, and future storage of records and fi les and the Wildey Warehouse document storage system – to be completed in 2014; Increase speed and effi ciency for remote computer users – achieved; Reduce the amount of time to evacuate Adult Services in the event of fi re/other emergencies – achieved.

Revenue - $ 17,611,018Local $ 9,571,347Federal 1,986,114State 1,983,304Other 4,070,316

Expenses - $18,402,669Adult 6,779,999Trans 1,617,139Serv/Spt 2,207,339Com Serv 4,105,590EI 1,787,127School 1,905,474

Adult: Adult Services, Employment Services, Enclaves, Individual Budget, Self Determination

Transportation: Adult TransportationService and Support: Case Management, Service and

Support, Staff involved in Community Services, InvestigationsCommunity Services: Supported Living, Family Resource

Services, I/O, Level One, Room and Board, % Non-Waiver, Community ServicesEI (Early Intervention): Early Intervention, Regional Infant

Hearing, Help Me GrowSchool: School Age ServicesAn expanded version of this entire report can be found at

www.clermontdd.org.

CLERMONT COUNTY BOARD OF DDClermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities

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402 W. Plane St.Bethel, Ohio513-734-7201

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The church is at 917 Locust CornerRoad, Pierce Township; 752-8459.

Jesuit SpiritualCenterThe Jesuit Spiritual Center offerssilent retreats rooted in TheSpiritual Exercises of St. Ignatiusof Loyola. An experiencedretreat director presents thematerials on a particular theme,provides reflections on the

Scriptures and offers methods ofhow to grow closer to our lovingGod. Weekend retreats includedaily Mass, periods for privatereflection and devotions, spiritu-al direction, and reconciliationand healing services. Dates forupcoming Silent Ignatian Retreatweekends are: Jan. 9-11 JohnFerone, SJ; Jan. 16-18 PatrickCleary-Burns; Jan. 18-20 Fr. JamesBrooks; Jan. 23-25 Glen Chun, SJ;Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Paul Lickteig, SJ Tolearn more, or to make a reser-vation, call 248-3500, ext.10,e-mail [email protected] or visit thecenter’s website.

The center is at 5361 S. MilfordRoad, Milford; 248-3500;www.jesuitspiritual center.com.

Locust CornerUnited Methodist Sunday worship services are at 10a.m. and Bible study is at 9 a.m.and also Thursday evenings at 7p.m.

The church is at 917 Locust CornerRoad, Pierce Township; 752-8459.

Lutheran Church ofthe ResurrectionOn the third Saturday of eachmonth, the ContemplativePractice and Study group meets.In addition to contemplativeprayer practice, they discuss

books, such as those by RichardRohr and others that give addedinsight.

On the second Tuesday of eachmonth, LCR holds a contempla-tive candlelight service. Held in acircular space in the church,worship includes meditation,prayer, readings, music or chant-ing. Each service is unique.

Every Wednesday from 6-7:30p.m. Sarah Pritts leads ChristianYoga. Participants are encour-aged to see yoga as a way ofconnecting with the spiritual. A$5 donation for charity is asked.

Mindfulness Meditation occursevery Thursday evening from6:30-7:30 p.m. Led by GretchenGenung, the practice includesTai-Chi and meditation. Theevent is free.

The church is at 1950 Nagel Road,Anderson Township; 474-4938.

Milford First UnitedMethodist ChurchThe WAVE free communitydinners run through May 13.Dinners are at 6 p.m. Wednes-days. No reservations are need-ed, and all are welcome. Family-friendly meals will be served.There will be no dinners Dec. 24and Dec. 31.

The church is at 541 Main St.,Milford; 931-5500;www.milfordfirstumc.org.

Mount WashingtonPresbyterian ChurchAll are welcome Sunday morningsat 9:30 for Sunday School andblended worship and at 11 a.m.for traditional worship service.The church’s focus is on areahunger needs and we providefood and volunteer time togroups including the SEM Pantry,the Batavia YWCA Pantry,Tender Mercies, the Drop InnCenter and similar organizationsthroughout the year.

Christmas Eve services will beoffered at 5 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The church is at 6474 BeechmontAve., Mount Washington; 231-2650; www.mwpc-church.org.

Mount WashingtonUnited MethodistChurchA Christmas Eve CandlelightCommunity Service will be at 7p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

On the second Saturday of everymonth, the community is invitedto a free dinner from 5:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m. at the church.

The church is at 6365 CorblyRoad; 231-3946;www.mtwashumc.org.

New Covenant LifeChurchWorship is 10:30 a.m. Sundays,followed by a noon meal and asecond service at 1 p.m.

The church is at 10059 PleasantRenner Road, Goshen; 937-218-4309;newcovenantlifechurch.info;[email protected].

Owensville UnitedMethodist Church A Candle Light Christmas EveService will be offered at 7 p.m.,Wednesday Dec. 24. This worshipservice will include a messagedelightful message of hope andgoodwill for Christmas presentedin the Biblical Storyteller's tradi-tion. Service will be followed byHot Chocolate and cookies.

The church is at 2580 US 50,Stonelick Township, Owensville.

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Arrests/citationsAdam Dean Waitman, 22, 3027Ohio 132, Lot 123, Amelia,domestic violence, Oct. 14.

Christopher Allen Kestel, 29, 2236Ravine St., Cincinnati, possessionof drugs - marijuana, Oct. 19.

Christopher Wayne Freeman, 27,197 Felicity Cedron Road,Georgetown, theft - withoutconsent, Oct. 16.

Crystal Lynn Rutherford, 28, 1823Eden Road, Hamersville, receiv-ing stolen property, Oct. 19.

Dallas Daniel Neidich, 23, 4200Taylor Road Apt. A3, Batavia,disorderly conduct - intoxicatedannoy or alarm, Oct. 19.

David Lee Meade, 29, 3050 AngelDrive, Bethel, assault, Oct. 19.

Derick Ryan Minton, 26, 5 Sand-stone, Milford, criminal damag-ing/endangering,, theft, Oct. 17.

Funston Christopher Gambrell II,20, 3068 Lindale Mount HollyRoad, Amelia, possession ofdrugs - marijuana, Oct. 18.

Genista Inez Stafford, 35, 602Robertson Road, Felicity, receiv-ing stolen property, Oct. 19.

James Elroy Anderson, 29, 4467Olive Branch Stone Lick Road,Batavia, fugitive from justice,Oct. 16.

Jason A. Barr, 34, 960 Linda VistaDrive, Manchester, theft, Oct. 15.

Jeffrey Allen Daugherty, 29, 146Scenic Drive, New Richmond,domestic violence - knowinglycause physical harm,, theft, Oct.17.

Jennifer Lynn Bullock, 33,, fugi-tive from justice, Oct. 13.

John Alva Storer, 28, 600 Univer-sity Lane, Batavia, domesticviolence - knowingly causephysical harm,, endangeringchildren - create substantial riskof harm, Oct. 13.

Joshua Elliot Iker, 37, 2191 OhioPike, No. 242, Amelia, theft, Oct.16.

Juvenile, 14,, menacing, Oct. 13.Juvenile, 17,, assault - knowinglyharm victim, Oct. 14.

Keith Wayne Griffith, 23, 3312Sandy Lane, Bllanchester, pos-session of drugs - marijuana,,drug paraphernalia, Oct. 17.

Kirt Daniel Payer, 31, 4001 Wilma

Court, Cincinnati, violate protec-tion order or consent agree-ment, Oct. 16.

Micheal Wayne Vaughn, 36, 2109Oakbrook Place, Milford, fugi-tive from justice, Oct. 17.

Nicole Dawn Mason, 39, 1151Noyes Ave, Hamilton, carryingconcealed weapons,, possessingdrug abuse instruments,, tam-pering w/evidence, Oct. 18.

Nicole Jo Fink, 32, 2573 BantamRoad, Bethel, theft, Oct. 19.

Paul Allen Kaesheimer, 32, 591Ohio 222, Felicity, possession ofdrugs - marijuana, Oct. 13.

Quinnten Lindley, 26, 2191 Ohio125, No. 21, Amelia, criminaldamaging/endangering,, crimi-nal trespass,, theft, Oct. 17.

Randall H. (Mio) Estes, 34, 1772Clough Pike, Batavia, theft, Oct.17.

Robert A. Black, 34, 1205 StarlingRoad, Bethel, possession ofdrugs - marijuana,, drug para-phernalia, Oct. 17.

Steven Barr, 45, 5658 Brier Ridge,West Union, theft, Oct. 15.

Steven Michael Wall, 26, 3089North Campbell, Bethel, domes-tic violence, Oct. 17.

Zachary David Scott, 23, 2907Mount Olive Point Isabel, Bethel,possessing drug abuse instru-ments,, drug paraphernalia, Oct.16.

Incidents/investigationsAggravated menacingAt 3200 block of Sugartree Road,Bethel, Oct. 14.

ArsonAt 2500 block of Moler Road,Goshen, Oct. 13.

Assault - knowingly harmvictimAt 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Oct. 14.

AssaultAt 3500 block of Franklin Road,Felicity, Oct. 18.

Breaking and enteringAt 3300 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Oct. 17.

At 1400 block of Twelve MileRoad, New Richmond, Oct. 18.

At 2100 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Sept. 22.

At 2100 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Oct. 18.

At 300 block of Sunset Drive,Bethel, Oct. 16.

At 3100 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Oct. 17.

At 600 block of Ohio 222, Felicity,Oct. 16.

BurglaryAt 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 17.

At 1700 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Sept. 2.

At 100 block of Caroline St., NewRichmond, Oct. 16.

At 200 block of High St., NewRichmond, Oct. 16.

At 3000 block of Ohio 132, Ame-lia, Oct. 17.

At 3500 block of Franklin Lane,12, Felicity, Oct. 13.

At 400 block of Front St., NewRichmond, Oct. 16.

At 400 block of High St., NewRichmond, Oct. 16.

At 4200 block of Taylor Road,Batavia, Oct. 13.

At 5700 block of Stonelick Wil-liams Corner Road, Batavia, Oct.14.

At 700 block of Washington St.,New Richmond, Oct. 16.

Carrying concealed weaponsAt 1400 block of Denny Drive,Amelia, Oct. 17.

Criminaldamaging/endangeringAt 2200 block of Ohio Pike,Amelia, Oct. 14.

At 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, March 18.

At 200 block of Apple Road,Amelia, Oct. 19.


At 2500 block of Moler Road,Goshen, Oct. 13.

At 3600 block of Bristol LakeDrive, Amelia, Oct. 16.

At 4000 block of Alexander Lane,Batavia, Oct. 19.

Criminal mischiefAt 3300 block of Leuders Road,Goshen, Oct. 13.

At 3600 block of Blue Sky ParkRoad, Williamsburg, Oct. 16.

Criminal trespassAt 3600 block of Bristol LakeDrive, Amelia, Oct. 16.


Disorderly conduct -intoxicated annoy or alarmAt 1200 block of Quail RidgeRoad, Batavia, Oct. 19.

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Domestic violence -knowingly cause physicalharmAt 1000 block of Grays Lane, NewRichmond, Oct. 14.


At 600 block of University Lane,Batavia, Oct. 13.

Domestic violenceAt 2700 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Oct. 14.


At 3000 block of N. CampbellRoad, Bethel, Oct. 17.

Drug paraphernaliaAt 2300 block of Ohio 125, Ame-lia, Oct. 17.

At 2900 block of Mount OlivePoint Isabel Road, Bethel, Oct.17.

At Ohio 125 at South BantamRoad, Bethel, Oct. 17.

Duty to registerAt 2900 block of Florence Ave.,

Bethel, Oct. 16.Endangering children - createsubstantial risk of harmAt 40 block of Lawson Drive,Amelia, Oct. 15.


Forgery - without authorityAt 6100 block of Ohio 727, Go-shen, Oct. 16.

Fugitive from justiceAt 4400 block of Ohio 222,Batavia, Oct. 16.

At 4400 block of Ohio 222,

Batavia, Oct. 17.At 4700 block of East FilagerRoad, Batavia, Oct. 13.

Gross sexual impositionAt 5900 block of Stonelick CreekLane, Goshen, Oct. 18.

Having weapons while underdisability - fugitive fromjusticeAt 1200 block of Twelve MileRoad, New Richmond, Oct. 18.

Improperly dischargingfirearm at or into habitationor school - occupied structure

At 4200 block of Moore Mara-thon Road, Williamsburg, Oct.16.

Making false alarmsAt 2700 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Oct. 14.

MenacingAt 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Oct. 13.

Misuse of credit cardAt 2500 block of Hwy. 50, Bata-via, Oct. 14.

Passing bad checksAt 6100 block of Ohio 727, Go-shen, Oct. 16.

Permitting drug abuse -vehicle commission of felonydrug abuse offenseAt 1400 block of Denny Drive,Amelia, Oct. 17.

Possessing drug abuseinstrumentsAt 1400 block of Denny Drive,Amelia, Oct. 17.

At 2900 block of Mount OlivePoint Isabel Road, Bethel, Oct.17.

Possession of drugs - heroinAt 1400 block of Denny Drive,Amelia, Oct. 17.

Possession of drugs -marijuanaAt 2300 block of Ohio 125, Ame-lia, Oct. 17.

At 3000 block of Hospital Drive,Batavia, Oct. 19.

At Ohio 125 at Brown Road,Amelia, Oct. 18.

At Ohio 125 at South BantamRoad, Bethel, Oct. 17.

At Ohio 133 and Cox Lane,Felicity, Oct. 14.

Possession of drugsAt 2300 block of Ohio 125, Ame-lia, Oct. 17.

Prohibition against animalsrunning at largeAt 3100 block of Bethel ConcordRoad, Bethel, Oct. 18.

Receiving stolen propertyAt 800 block of Market St.,Felicity, Oct. 17.

Selling, purchasing,distributing, or deliveringdangerous drugs - possessAt 3700 block of Ohio 125, Be-thel, Oct. 13.

Tampering w/evidenceAt 1400 block of Denny Drive,Amelia, Oct. 17.

TheftAt 1500 block of ThornberryRoad, Amelia, Oct. 15.

At 1500 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Richmond,Oct. 13.



At 2000 block of Ohio 131, Bata-via, Oct. 14.


At 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 17.

At 3100 block of Lindale MountHolly Road, Amelia, Oct. 17.

At 1300 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, March 18.


At 1500 block of Bethel NewRichmond Road, New Richmond,Oct. 17.


At 1700 block of Clough Pike,Batavia, Sept. 2.


At 1700 block of Ohio 125, Ame-lia, Sept. 12.

At 1800 block of East Ohio Pike,Amelia, Sept. 12.

At 2000 block of Ohio 131, Bata-via, Oct. 16.


At 200 block of Jeremy Lane,Bethel, Oct. 14.


At 2200 block of WinemillerLane, Batavia, Oct. 13.

At 2200 block of WinemillerLane, Batavia, Oct. 17.

At 2500 block of Hwy. 50, Bata-via, Oct. 14.

At 2700 block of Ohio 132, NewRichmond, Oct. 13.

At 2800 block of Mount PisgahRoad, New Richmond, Oct. 14.

At 3300 block of Ohio 743,Moscow, Oct. 16.

At 3500 block of Franklin Lane,12, Felicity, Oct. 13.

At 4100 block of Half Acre Road,Batavia, Oct. 15.

At 4200 block of Wigeon Place,Batavia, Oct. 16.

At 50 block of Elizabeth St.,Moscow, Oct. 14.

At 5100 block of Stonelick Wil-liams Corner Road, Batavia, Oct.17.

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